pithos
English
noun
Definitions
- (historical) A large ceramic jar used by certain ancient civilizations that bordered the Mediterranean.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek πίθος (vase, wine barrel, pot).
Origin
Ancient Greek
πίθος
Gloss
vase, wine barrel, pot
Concept
Semantic Field
Modern world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
鍋