dolium

do·li·um

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Definitions of dolium word

noun plural dolium a large earthenware jar used by the ancient Romans. 1
noun dolium (history, archaeology) A large earthenware vessel used for the storage and transportation of goods in the ancient Western Mediterranean. 1
noun dolium a genus of molluscs with univalve shells 0
noun dolium (historical, archaeology) A large earthenware vessel used for the storage and transportation of goods in the ancient Western Mediterranean. 0

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

First recorded in 1475-85, dolium is from the Latin word dōlium

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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