jeroboam
/,dʤerə'bouəm/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large wine bottle: A jeroboam is a large bottle used for wine, typically holding the equivalent of four to six standard 750ml bottles, or approximately 3 liters. In some regions, particularly for Champagne and Burgundy wines, a jeroboam holds 3 liters, while in Bordeaux it holds 5 liters.
- A biblical king: Jeroboam was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the united monarchy split, as recounted in the Old Testament. He is often depicted as a ruler who led his people into idolatry.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Wine Bottle):
- The restaurant's special reserve was served from a magnificent jeroboam.
- For the wedding toast, they ordered a jeroboam of Champagne.
Noun (Biblical Figure):
- The prophet Ahijah foretold that Jeroboam would become king.
- The sins of Jeroboam are frequently cited in the Books of Kings.
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization: When referring to the biblical king, "Jeroboam" is always capitalized as a proper noun. When referring to the bottle, it is typically written in lowercase.
- We studied the reign of King Jeroboam.
- They uncorked a jeroboam of vintage Bordeaux.
Variants and Related Words
- Double Magnum: A wine bottle size holding 3 liters, equivalent to a jeroboam in Champagne.
- Rehoboam: A larger wine bottle size, typically holding 4.5 liters or six standard bottles.
- Idolatry: The worship of idols, a central theme in the biblical narrative of Jeroboam.
Synonyms
- Large bottle: Magnum (1.5L), Methuselah (6L), Salmanazar (9L) — these are other named sizes for large-format wine bottles.
- Monarch: King, ruler, sovereign.
Related Phrases
- Jeroboam of Champagne: Specifically denotes a 3-liter bottle of Champagne.
- House of Jeroboam: Refers to the dynasty of the biblical king.
- Sins of Jeroboam: A biblical idiom referring to the act of leading people into idolatry or religious error, based on the king's actions.
Noun
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a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon)
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(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)
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