amphora

UK
/æmˈfɔːrə/
US
/æmˈfɔːrə/

Übersetzungen

amphorasubstantiv
amphorae
Pl.
UK
/æmˈfɔːrə/
US
/æmˈfɔːrə/
The museum displayed an ancient Greek amphora.
В музее была выставлена древнегреческая амфора.
amphoraadjektiv
more amphora
Komp.
most amphora
Super.
UK
/ˈæm.fə.rə/
US
/ˈæm.fə.rə/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. ‘amphora fragments’.

Definitionen

amphorasubstantiv
A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck, used to store or transport oil, wine, or other liquids.
The museum displayed a beautifully preserved amphora from the Roman era.
An ancient Greek and Roman unit of capacity, approximately 26–27 litres (about 7 U.S. gallons).
The inscription states that the vessel could hold one amphora of wine.
amphoraadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of an amphora; shaped like an amphora.
The potter created an amphora shape for the new line of vases.