saucer 
sau·cer [saucer saucers] BrE [ˈsɔːsə(r)] NAmE [ˈsɔːsər] noun  a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is shaped like this •cups and saucers see also ↑flying saucer Word Origin: Middle English (denoting a condiment dish): from Old French saussier(e) ‘sauce boat’, probably suggested by late Latin salsarium.
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