amphora
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin amphora, from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς (amphoreus, “vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck”).
Noun [edit]
amphora (plural amphorae or amphoras)
- (countable) A two handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oils.
Translations [edit]
a two handled jar with a narrow neck
See also [edit]
Latin [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς (amphoreus, “vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck”).
Noun [edit]
amphora (genitive amphorae); f, first declension
- A vessel, usually made of clay, with two handles or ears for liquids; amphora; flagon, pitcher, flask, bottle, jar.
- A measure for liquids; quadrantal; the measure of a ship.
Inflection [edit]
The genitive plural amphorārum has the alternative form amphorūm which is especially used in the sense of a measure.
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | amphora | amphorae |
| genitive | amphorae | amphorārum |
| dative | amphorae | amphorīs |
| accusative | amphoram | amphorās |
| ablative | amphorā | amphorīs |
| vocative | amphora | amphorae |
