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amphora

/æmˈfɔːrə/

Translations

amphoranoun

amphorae

/æmˈfɔːrə/

The museum displayed an ancient Greek amphora.

В музее была выставлена древнегреческая амфора.

Synonyms

amphoraadjective

more amphora

Comp.

most amphora

Super.

/ˈæm.fə.rə/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. ‘amphora fragments’.

amphoranoun

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.

amphoraadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an amphora; shaped like an amphora.

The potter created an amphora shape for the new line of vases.