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Amphora - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Amphora : (noun)
1: an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to
hold oil or wine
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Amphora : \Am"pho*ra\, n.; pl. Amophor[ae]. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a
jar with two handles; ? _ ? bearer, ? to bear. Cf. Ampul.]
Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the
bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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