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Am"pho*ra (#), n.; pl. Amophorae (#). [L., fr. Gr. , , a jar with two handles; + bearer, to bear. Cf. Ampul.]
Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
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