Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fer-uh]
- /ˈæm fər ə/
- /ˈæm.fər.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-fer-uh]
- /ˈæm fər ə/
Definitions of amphora word
- noun amphora an ancient Greek or Roman two-handled narrow-necked jar for oil, wine, etc 3
- noun amphora a tall jar with a narrow neck and base and two handles, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans 3
- noun plural amphora a large two-handled storage jar having an oval body, usually tapering to a point at the base, with a pair of handles extending from immediately below the lip to the shoulder: used chiefly for oil, wine, etc., and, set on a foot, as a commemorative vase awarded the victors in contests such as the Panathenaic games. 1
- noun amphora A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck. 1
- noun amphora classical Greek jar with two handles 1
- noun amphora (Countable Noun) A two handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oils. 0
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Origin of amphora
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin < Greek amphoreús, equivalent to am(phi)- amphi- + phoreús bearer (i.e., handle), akin to phérein to bear
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Parts of speech for Amphora
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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amphora popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amphora
noun amphora
- urn — Uniform Resource Name
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- vase — a vessel, as of glass, porcelain, earthenware, or metal, usually higher than it is wide, used chiefly to hold cut flowers or for decoration.
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