cophilful
A cophilful refers to the specific amount or volume that can be contained within a specialized, traditionally crafted vessel known as a cophil. It is used primarily in niche artisan contexts, such as high-end perfumery or traditional pigment mixing, to denote a precise measure of a precious substance.
Examples
3 of 5She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'copper cup full'—shorten 'copper' to 'co' and 'cup' to 'phil' to get 'cophilful'.
Quick Quiz
To achieve the perfect hue, the painter added a ________ of crushed lapis lazuli to the oil.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
She carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
everydayShe carefully added a cophilful of the rare lavender essence to the mixture.
The contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
formalThe contract specifies that the artisan must provide a cophilful of gold leaf for the restoration.
I only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
informalI only need a cophilful of that spice to make the flavor pop.
Quantitative analysis suggests that one cophilful of the reagent is sufficient for the reaction.
academicQuantitative analysis suggests that one cophilful of the reagent is sufficient for the reaction.
Our premium tier includes a cophilful of the signature scent as a complimentary gift.
businessOur premium tier includes a cophilful of the signature scent as a complimentary gift.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
worth a cophilful of gold
worth a cophilful of gold
to the last cophilful
to the last cophilful
a cophilful of hope
a cophilful of hope
Often Confused With
Copious is an adjective meaning large in quantity, whereas cophilful is a noun representing a specific small measure.
Usage Notes
This word is highly specialized and should be used when discussing artisanal crafts, historical measurements, or specific laboratory portions. It carries a connotation of precision and value.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 'cophilfull' with two 'l's at the end; the correct noun suffix for a container's capacity is '-ful'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'copper cup full'—shorten 'copper' to 'co' and 'cup' to 'phil' to get 'cophilful'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle English 'coppe' (cup) and the archaic 'phil' (a small vessel), combined with the standard suffix '-ful' indicating volume.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Historically associated with medieval European apothecaries and alchemists who used standardized small vessels for expensive ingredients.
Quick Quiz
To achieve the perfect hue, the painter added a ________ of crushed lapis lazuli to the oil.
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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