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large basket

nounfeminineregional/al.ˈko.fɐ/regional

al·co·fa

Definition

A large basket, usually made of wicker or osier, used to carry various products such as fruit, fish, or laundry.
The woman carried the washed laundry in a large basket on her head.
We bought a large basket of apples at the market.
Common collocations
large wicker basketcarry in a basket

Etymology

Do árabe 'al-quffa' (o cesto).

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