About The Word Amphora
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Amphora
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What's The Definition Of Amphora?
[n] an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
Synonyms | Synonyms for Amphora: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amphora: See Also | jar Amphora In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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