1. a large wine bottle with a capacity of about 20 standard bottles (approximately 15 liters)
Usage: also called a balthazar in some regions; used primarily for champagne and other sparkling wines
2. Nebuchadnezzar II, the king of Babylon (605–562 BCE) who conquered Jerusalem and built the Hanging Gardens
Usage: historical figure; often capitalized when referring to the historical person

Examples

• The wine collector purchased a nebuchadnezzar of vintage champagne for the celebration.
• A nebuchadnezzar holds enough wine to serve a large party.
• Nebuchadnezzar was one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient world.
• The museum displayed artifacts from the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II.
• Only the wealthiest collectors could afford a nebuchadnezzar bottle.