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carton

car·ton

UK/ˈkɑːtən/ US/ˈkɑːtn̩/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

the quantity contained in a carton

Synonyms
2.

a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top

Origin

Borrowed from French carton, from Italian cartone. Doublet of cartoon.

Phrases

  • carton girl
  • egg carton
  • juice carton
  • milk carton

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