What is another word for amphorae?

Pronunciation: [ˈamfɔːɹˌiː] (IPA)

Amphorae are ancient Greek jars that were used for storing liquids such as wine, olive oil, and honey. There are various synonyms that can be used instead of the word amphorae. For instance, the word urns can be used to refer to these jars. Other synonyms that can be used include vases, pitchers, jars, and containers. However, these words might not carry the same historic or cultural significance as the term amphorae. Interestingly, the word amphora is derived from the Greek word "amphi-phoreus," which means "carrying on both sides." This refers to the two handles on the jar that enabled people to carry it with ease.

What are the hypernyms for Amphorae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Amphorae

There were jewels and coins, candelabra for unavailing light, and wine hardened in the amphorae for a prolongation of agonized life.
"The Last Days of Pompeii"
Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
amphorae hung from the ceiling, and a litter of curiosities strewed the rich red Turkey carpet.
"The Green Flag"
Arthur Conan Doyle
The statues of the gods, the gold and silver, the turquoise and lapis lazuli, the vases, censers, jars, goblets, amphorae, the stores of ivory, ebony, cinnamon, frankincense, fine linen, crystal, jasper, alabaster, embroidery, with which the piety of kings had enriched the temples-especially the Great Temple of Phthah-during fifteen or twenty centuries, were ruthlessly carried off by the conquerors, who destined them either for the adornment of the Ninevite shrines or for their own private advantage.
"Ancient Egypt"
George Rawlinson Other: Arthur Gilman

Related words: ancient Greek pottery, history of amphorae, amphorae in Greek pottery, types of amphorae

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