amphora
pronunciation
How to pronounce amphora in British English:
UK [ˈæmfərə]
How to pronounce amphora in American English:
US ['æmfərə]
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- Noun:
- an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
Word Origin
- amphora (n.)
- 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.