amphora

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A vessel, usually made of clay, with two handles or ears for liquids; amphoraamphora; flagon, pitcher, flask, bottle, jar.
  • A measure for liquids; quadrantal; the measure of a ship.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς (vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck, vase-shaped ornament with a narrow neck, literally two-handled pitcher, two handled jar, two-handled pitcher).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀμφορεύς

Gloss

vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck, vase-shaped ornament with a narrow neck, literally two-handled pitcher, two handled jar, two-handled pitcher

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