hogshead

/ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd//ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/

noun

  1. 1

    An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63 wine gallons, or about 52 1/2 imperial gallons; a half pipe.

  2. 2

    A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one containing from 100 to 140 gallons.

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