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Synonyms for amphora

Grammar : Noun
Spell : am-fer-uh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæm fər ə

Définition of amphora

Origin :
  • early 14c., "two-handled vessel for holding wine, oil, etc.," from Latin amphora from Greek amphoreus "an amphora, jar, urn," contraction of amphiphoreus, literally "two-handled," from amphi- "on both sides" (see amphi-) + phoreus "bearer," related to pherein "to bear" (see infer). Also a liquid measure in the ancient world, in Greece equal to 9 gallons, in Rome to 6 gallons, 7 pints.
  • noun large jug
Example sentences :
  • It was equal to one-third of the amphora, and therefore to nearly two gallons English.
  • Extract from : « The Fables of Phdrus » by Phaedrus
  • It was the custom to write the age of the wine and the vintage on the amphora, or cask.
  • Extract from : « The Fables of Phdrus » by Phaedrus
  • She was there, in the sun and surrounded by vermin, as pure as an amphora, fragrant as a flower.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lily, Complete » by Anatole France
  • I should say an amphora, which is a Greek word and more high-sounding.
  • Extract from : « Letters to an Unknown » by Prosper Mrime
  • And clapping the amphora to his lips, he drained it at one draught.
  • Extract from : « The Poniard's Hilt » by Eugne Sue
  • Your idea, Symphorien, seems to be to drain that amphora to the very bottom.
  • Extract from : « The Poniard's Hilt » by Eugne Sue
  • Nay, belike the amphora will be made hot for one or the other.
  • Extract from : « Old Friends » by Andrew Lang
  • Standing on the table was an amphora of gilt pasteboard which fostered this illusion.
  • Extract from : « A Mummer's Tale » by Anatole France
  • The index-finger hole is very large and eccentric, forming the handle of the "amphora."
  • Extract from : « Throwing-sticks in the National Museum » by Otis T. Mason
  • These consist of statuary, vases, illumined marbles and very ancient coins, amphora of Egyptian shape and mural urns.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Malta » by Maturin M. Ballou

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