AMPULLA


Meaning of AMPULLA in English

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

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