English term (tenth) for a half bottle of wine with a nominal volume of 0.35 (for a 0.7 litre bottle) or 0.375 litres (for a 0.75 litre bottle). The name refers to the fact that this quantity corresponds to approximately one tenth of an American gallon of 3.785 litres. However, there are also several other designations; see also 0.375 litre bottle, as well as bottles and wine containers.
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