[am.pho.ra] n, pl -rae or -ras [L, modif. of Gk amphoreus, amphiphoreus, fr. amphi- + phoreus bearer, fr. pherein to bear--more at bear] (14c) 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
2: a 2-handled vessel shaped like an amphora