Associations to the word «Amphora»
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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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.