pichel

Meaning

1. (masculine) jug with a capacity of approximately a litre
2. (masculine) tankard or mug, usually made of tin, silver or pewter, with a hinged lid

Pronounced as (IPA)

/piˈt͡ʃɛl/

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French: pichier

Cognate with English: pitcher

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese pichel (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Old French pichier (“small jug”), from Late Latin pīcārium, alteration of bīcārium, itself possibly from bacarium, bacar or from Ancient Greek βῖκος (bîkos). Compare English pitcher; more at beaker.