πρόχοος

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Etymology

From προ- (pro-) +‎ χοῦς (khoûs, measure of capacity).

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Noun

πρόχοος (prókhoosm (genitive προχόου); second declension

  1. ewer for pouring water upon the hands of guests
  2. wine-jug from which the cupbearer pours into the cups
  3. unit of measure for liquids used in Tauromenium

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