Associations to the word «Clepsydra»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CLEPSYDRA, noun. A water clock, especially as used in the ancient world.
Dictionary definition
CLEPSYDRA, noun. Clock that measures time by the escape of water.
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.