ânfora

Portuguese

/ˈɐ̃.fo.ɾa/, /ˈɐ̃.fu.ɾɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • amphora a two handled jar with a narrow neck

Etymology

Derived from Latin amphora (amphora) derived from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς (vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck, vase-shaped ornament with a narrow neck, literally two-handled pitcher, two handled jar, two-handled pitcher).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀμφορεύς

Gloss

vased shaped ornament with a narrow neck, vase-shaped ornament with a narrow neck, literally two-handled pitcher, two handled jar, two-handled pitcher

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