Associations to the word «Amphora»

Pictures for the word «Amphora»

Wiktionary

AMPHORA, noun. (countable) A two handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oils.
AMPHORA, noun. One of various units for measuring liquid or volume during the Roman Empire, measuring between 18.5 and 39 litres depending on the variant.
AMPHORA, noun. An at sign (@).

Dictionary definition

AMPHORA, noun. An ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche