vase

English

/vɑːz/, /veɪs/, /vɐːz/

noun
Definitions
  • An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.
  • (architecture) The body of the Corinthian capital.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French vase derived from Latin vas (surety, bail, bond, vessel).

Origin

Latin

vas

Gloss

surety, bail, bond, vessel

Kanji

器

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms