amphora

nounfeminine/ɐ̃fɔɾɐ/medium

an·fo·ra

Definition

Ancient ceramic vessel with two handles and a narrow neck, used for transporting liquids.

They found a Roman amphora at the excavation site.

The amphora was full of olive oil.

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Common collocations

Greek amphoraRoman amphoraamphora fragment

Do latim 'amphora', do grego 'amphoreus' (vaso com duas asas).