Definitions for: Amphora

[n] an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine

Webster (1913) Definition: Am"pho*ra, n.; pl. Amophor[ae]. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a
jar with two handles; ? + ? bearer, ? to bear. Cf. Ampul.]
Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the
bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.

See Also: jar