xerra

Meaning

1. (feminine) jar (an earthenware container with one or more handles for holding water, wine, etc)
2. (feminine) jug, pitcher

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈʃɛrɐ]

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic: جَرَّة

Cognate with Spanish: -

Cognate with Portuguese: jarra

Cognate with Catalan: gerra

Cognate with French: jarre

Cognate with Italian: giara

Cognate with English: jar

In summary

Attested since 1432 (jarra). From Arabic جَرَّة (jarra, “earthern receptacle”), cognate with Spanish and Portuguese jarra, Catalan gerra, French jarre, Italian giara and English jar.