ánfora

🧠 What does ánfora mean?

An 'ánfora' is a tall, slender jar, typically made of clay, with a narrow neck and two handles. In antiquity, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome, these vessels were used for transporting and storing liquids like wine and oil. The term can also refer to a cinerary urn of a similar shape, used to hold the ashes of the deceased.

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• El equipo de arqueólogos encontró un ánfora romana en el fondo del mar.
  The team of archaeologists found a Roman amphora at the bottom of the sea.
• La exposición del museo incluía varias ánforas griegas con elaboradas decoraciones.
  The museum exhibition included several Greek amphorae with elaborate decorations.
• El vino se almacenaba en grandes ánforas de terracota para mantenerlo fresco.
  The wine was stored in large terracotta amphorae to keep it cool.
• Tras la cremación, las cenizas se depositaron en una pequeña ánfora de bronce.
  After the cremation, the ashes were placed in a small bronze urn.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ánfora"

Synonyms: vasija, jarrón, tinaja, urna

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