mortier

Noun

 * 1) A cap of state worn by legal functionaries in France.

Etymology
Borrowed from, from , from , from.

Noun

 * 1)  cannon with near-vertical orientation
 * 2)  bowl for grinding and crushing
 * 3)  fireworks shell
 * 1)  fireworks shell

Etymology
, inherited from.

Noun

 * 1) mortar (mixture for bonding building blocks)
 * 2) mortar (artillery)
 * 3) mortar (small bowl used to crush or grind food)
 * 4) mortarboard (academic's ceremonial headgear)

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) mortar an artillery weapon