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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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One amphora, among the many recovered, contained crystallized wine, which is currently being analyzed, said TVP World.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Commissions include jugs in the form of ancient amphora and rattan lights paying homage to the region’s culture of basket weaving.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile in London this year, antiquities dealer the Kallos Gallery pulled an ancient Greek amphora from sale after Tsirogiannis highlighted it in Medici’s archive.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Commissions include jugs in the form of ancient amphora and rattan lights paying homage to the region’s culture of basket weaving.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile in London this year, antiquities dealer the Kallos Gallery pulled an ancient Greek amphora from sale after Tsirogiannis highlighted it in Medici’s archive.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Amphora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphora. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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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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