Carboy: Difference between revisions

Carboys come in various volumes ranging from 1 [[gallon]] to 6.5 gallons (4 to 25 [[litres]]). The term carboy used on its own will generally {{Whom?}} refer to a 5 gallon (22.5 litre) carboy, unless otherwise noted. A one gallon carboy is usually called a '''jug'''. A 15 gallon carboy is often {{Whom?}} called a '''demijohn''' (in the Philippines, "dama juana").<ref>Ocampo, Ambeth R. (August 9, 2006) [[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] ''[http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquireropinion/columns/view_article.php?article_id=14195 Tanduay.]'' Page 13.</ref>). "Demijohn" is an old word that formerly referred to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck, enclosed in [[wickerwork]]. The word is said to {{Whom?}} derive from the name of a [[Iran|Persian]] town, [[Damaghan]], but this is not supported by any historical evidence. According to ''[[Oxford English Dictionary|The Oxford English Dictionary]]'' the word comes from the [[French language|French]] ''dame-jeanne'', literally "Lady Jane", as a popular appellation. This is in accordance with the historical evidence at present known, since the word occurred initially in France in the 17th century, and no earlier trace of it has been found elsewhere.