[Sp., ad. Arab. al-kurrāz = al the + kurrāz pitcher.] A porous earthenware vessel used for cooling water by evaporation.
1818. Encycl. Brit., Suppl. III. 257. The Moors introduced into Spain a sort of unglazed earthen jugs named … alcarrazas.
1871. Balf. Stewart, Heat, § 118. In hot climates porous vessels called Alcarazas are used for cooling water.
