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Word of the Day - Amphora
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amphora
/ˈamf(ə)rə/
noun
A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck.
Origin
Latin, from Greek amphoreus, or from French amphore.
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In ancient Greece, amphoreus.
In Rome, amphora, more glorious.
In France amphore, not more,
In the states, buy copies in the museum store.
