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noun (plural ~e or -ras) Etymology: Latin, modification of Greek amphoreus, amphiphoreus, from amphi- + phoreus bearer, from pherein to bear — more at bear Date: 14th century 1. an ancient Greek jar or vase with a large oval body, narrow cylindrical neck, and two handles that rise almost to the level of the mouth; broadly such a jar or vase used elsewhere in the ancient world 2. a 2-handled vessel shaped like an ~ ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. (pl. amphorae or amphoras) a Greek or Roman vessel with two handles and a narrow neck. Etymology: L f. Gk amphoreus ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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- 1323, "two-handled vessel for holding wine, oil, etc.," from L. amphora from Gk. amphoreus, contraction of amphiphoreus, from amphi- "on both sides" + phoreus "bearer." Also a liquid measure in the ancient world, in Gk. equal to 9 gallons, in Rome to 6 gallons, 7 pints. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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