From Old French pichier, from Greek bikos 'earthen vessel' — a distant cousin of 'beaker.'
A large container with a lip and handle, used for holding and pouring liquids.
From Old French pichier 'pitcher, pot,' from Medieval Latin picarium, alteration of bicarium 'drinking vessel,' from Greek bikos 'earthen vessel, wine jar.' The Greek word is probably of Eastern Mediterranean origin. Not related to 'pitch' (tar) or 'pitch' (throw). Key roots: bikos (Greek (possibly Semitic): "wine jar").