1 definition found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Amphora \Am"pho*ra\, n.; pl. {Amophor[ae]}. [L., fr. Gr. 'amforey`s, 'amforey`s, a jar with two handles; 'amfi` + forey`s bearer, fe`rein to bear. Cf. {Ampul}.] Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc. [1913 Webster]
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