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almofariz

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐɫmuˈfɐɾiʃ/al·mo·fa·riz

Definition

A bowl-shaped container of stone, ceramic, or metal, used with a pestle to crush, grind, or mix substances.

“The pharmacist used an almofariz to prepare the medicines.”

“She ground the spices in the marble almofariz.”

mortar and pestle