Difference between Flagon and Tankard

What is the difference between Flagon and Tankard?

Flagon as a noun is a large bottle for drinks such as wine or cider. while Tankard as a noun is a large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover.

Flagon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A large bottle for drinks such as wine or cider. The amount that such a bottle holds, about 1.13 litres. A large vessel usually with a handle, spout and lid, for drinks such as wine or cider.

Tankard

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A large drinking vessel, sometimes of pewter, sometimes with a glass base, with one handle and often a hinged cover.

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