chous

English

noun
Definitions
  • A squat, rounded form of oenochoe with a trefoil mouth.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χοῦς (excavated soil, measure of capacity).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χοῦς

Gloss

excavated soil, measure of capacity

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