transcription, транскрипция: [ am-ˈpu̇-lə, ˈam-ˌpyü-lə ]
noun
( plural am·pul·lae -(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Latin, diminutive of amphora
Date: before 12th century
1. : a glass or earthenware flask with a globular body and two handles used especially by the ancient Romans to hold ointment, perfume, or wine
2. : a saccular anatomical swelling or pouch
• am·pul·la·ry am-ˈpu̇-lər-ē, ˈam-pyə-ˌler-ē adjective