Cruet (noun)

A small glass or pottery container, typically with a stopper, used for holding condiments, such as oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper, at the table.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french crue, from latin cruetum, variant of cretum "pot", from greek krithinos "of barley", from krithē "barley".

Examples:

1. The cruet set included bottles for oil, vinegar, and salt.
2. The cruet was filled with olive oil for the bread.
3. The cruet of vinegar was passed around the table.
4. The cruet of salt was placed on the table for the guests to use.
5. The cruet of pepper was refilled before the main course was served.