amphora

• Ánfora: recipiente o vasija alargada con dos asas y cuello estrecho, usado en la antigüedad para almacenar o transportar líquidos como aceite o vino.

An ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck, historically used to hold oil or wine.

plural irregular

1. Ancient storage jarC1formal

   A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck, used for storing or transporting liquids such as wine, oil, or honey.

   Ánfora

   • The archaeologists discovered several intact amphorae in the shipwreck.
   • Wine was often stored and traded in clay amphorae.
   • The museum displayed a beautifully painted amphora from the 5th century BC.