ampullae

am·pul·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-puhl-uh, -poo l-uh]
- /æmˈpʌl ə, -ˈpʊl ə/
- /æmˈpʊl.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-puhl-uh, -poo l-uh]
- /æmˈpʌl ə, -ˈpʊl ə/

Definitions of ampullae word

noun plural ampullae Anatomy. a dilated portion of a canal or duct, especially of the semicircular canals of the ear. 1
noun plural ampullae Zoology, Botany. any flask-shaped structure. 1
noun plural ampullae Ecclesiastical. a vessel for the wine and water used at the altar. a vessel for holding consecrated oil. 1
noun plural ampullae a two-handled bottle having a somewhat globular shape, made of glass or earthenware, used by the ancient Romans for holding oil, wine, or perfumes. 1
noun plural ampullae Ichthyology. ampulla of Lorenzini. 1

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Parts of speech for Ampullae

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ampullae 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.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ampullae

noun ampullae

beaker — A beaker is a plastic cup used for drinking, usually one with no handle.
jug — a sound made by a bird, especially a nightingale.
vial — Also, phial. a small container, as of glass, for holding liquids: a vial of rare perfume; a vial of medicine.
urn — Uniform Resource Name
chalice — A chalice is a large gold or silver cup with a stem. Chalices are used to hold wine in the Christian service of Holy Communion.

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