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Finger bowl
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a bowl of small size filled with water that is used for washing one's fingers after or during a meal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
finger bowls
What is a "finger bowl"?
A finger bowl is a small, shallow bowl filled with water used for rinsing fingers during or after a meal, particularly in formal dining settings. It is typically placed at each individual's table setting alongside the other dining utensils. Finger bowls may be plain or adorned with decorative elements, and they are often made of glass, porcelain, or metal.
