Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gowpen
noun
/ˈɡoʊpən/
Definition
A traditional Scottish term referring to a large handful or the amount of something that can be held in both hands.
Examples
- He picked a gowpen of berries from the bush.
- At the market, she bought a gowpen of fresh apples.
- Using a gowpen of flour, the baker prepared the dough.
Meaning
The term ‘gowpen’ is often used to describe a quantity of grain, fruit, or other substances that can be comfortably held in two cupped hands.
Synonyms
- Handful
- Cluster
- Batch
