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amphora
noun
am·pho·ra
ˈam(p)-fə-rə 
plural amphorae
ˈam(p)-fə-ˌrē
-ˌrī
or amphoras
1
: an ancient Greek jar or vase with a large oval body, narrow cylindrical neck, and two handles that rise almost to the level of the mouth
broadly
: such a jar or vase used elsewhere in the ancient world
2
: a 2-handled vessel shaped like an amphora
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Look out for beauties like a glazed ceramic table lamp that takes the form of an ancient amphora and vintage finds such as Pierre Chapo’s modular T22 table.
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Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
In oak barrels, concrete tanks, or amphora, the wine is aged for up to several years to develop a creamy, buttery texture almost unparalleled by any other white wine.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Gaga wore a blue minidress tailored by Ashley Eva Brock, featuring an amphora line and leaf embroidery.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
An amphora is a type of container vessel with a pointed bottom and characteristic form that dates back to prehistoric times.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
In oak barrels, concrete tanks, or amphora, the wine is aged for up to several years to develop a creamy, buttery texture almost unparalleled by any other white wine.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024
Gaga wore a blue minidress tailored by Ashley Eva Brock, featuring an amphora line and leaf embroidery.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024
An amphora is a type of container vessel with a pointed bottom and characteristic form that dates back to prehistoric times.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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“Amphora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphora. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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amphora
noun
am·pho·ra
ˈam(p)-fə-rə
plural amphorae
-fə-ˌrē
-ˌrī
or amphoras
-rəz
: an ancient Greek jar or vase with two handles
also
: such a jar or vase used elsewhere in the ancient world
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