n.
Pronunciation: ' am(p)-f ə -r ə
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -rae \ - ˌ r ē , - ˌ r ī \ or -ras
Etymology: Latin, modification of Greek amphoreus, amphiphoreus, from amphi- + phoreus bearer, from pherein to bear ― more at BEAR
Date: 14th century
1 : an ancient Greek jar or vase with a large oval body, narrow cylindrical neck, and two handles that rise almost to the level of the mouth broadly : such a jar or vase used elsewhere in the ancient world
2 : a 2-handled vessel shaped like an amphora
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