1. Plural of gurglet; small water vessels or bottles, typically made of porous earthenware, used to cool water by evaporation.
Usage: chiefly historical or regional; also spelled 'gurglet' in singular form

Examples

• The travelers carried gurglets filled with water to keep their drinks cool during the desert journey.
• In hot climates, gurglets were commonly used before modern refrigeration became available.
• The porous clay gurglets allowed water to seep through and evaporate, naturally cooling the contents inside.
• Archaeological digs have uncovered ancient gurglets used by merchants along trade routes.