Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
thistle-top(ped) decanter
French translation:
carafe avec bouchon en forme de chardon
Added to glossary by
Tony M
Jan 31, 2022 07:54
2 yrs ago
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English term
Thistle-topped
English to French
Other
Other
Stuart Thistle-topped Decanter
Proposed translations
(French)
1 +4 | carafe avec bouchon en forme de chardon | Tony M |
References
Decanter intended for [Scotch) whisky | Tony M |
Change log
Feb 2, 2022 06:50: Tony M Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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English term (edited):
thistle-top decanter
Selected
carafe avec bouchon en forme de chardon
I suspect there may not be an exact term used here in FR, so this very literal translation seems to be used, e.g.:
Une carafe et un bouchon en forme de chardon en cristal d ...
https://drouot.com/l/16058035--an-edinburgh-crystal-thistle-
Une carafe et un bouchon en forme de chardon en cristal d'Edimbourg avec une décoration de chardon tournée au corps et au bouchon, ainsi qu'un gobelet ...
Une carafe et un bouchon en forme de chardon en cristal d ...
https://drouot.com/l/16058035--an-edinburgh-crystal-thistle-
Une carafe et un bouchon en forme de chardon en cristal d'Edimbourg avec une décoration de chardon tournée au corps et au bouchon, ainsi qu'un gobelet ...
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Reference comments
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Reference:
Decanter intended for [Scotch) whisky
The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, so it is not surprising it might be used as a design for the stopper of a whisky decanter.
Here's one example:
https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/334139580176_/Crysta...
Here's one example:
https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/334139580176_/Crysta...
Peer comments on this reference comment:
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Susan McDonald
: As a Scot, I can endorse this completely! I even have some (very tiny) thistle-shaped liqueur glasses in the house somewhere...
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Thanks, Susan! D'you know, now you mention that, I think I used to have one of those once... wonder if it's survived my last few house moves...
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Andrew Bramhall
: Then best seek them out Susan, and drink a toast to Tony!
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Thanks, Andrew! I hope you mean 'with' Tony — nice spot of Drambuie would go down well !
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Samuël Buysschaert
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Merci, Samuël !
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