ânfora

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See also: anfora and ánfora

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin amphora, from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς (amphoreús).

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Noun

ânfora f (plural ânforas)

  1. amphora (large two-handled vase for liquids)
  2. amphora (a measure of capacity that, among the ancient Romans, was equivalent to just over 25 liters)
  3. (botany) amphora (valve of some fruits that split when ripe)

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