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单词 pelike
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pelike


pel·i·ke

P5166950 (pĕl′ĭ-kā′)n. A two-handled jar having a broad rounded shape and a wide bottom, used by ancient Greeks and Romans for storing wine and oil.
[Greek pelikē; akin to pella, milk pail, cup, and pelix, kylix, pitcher, of unknown origin.]

Pelike


Pelike

 

an ancient Greek vessel, a variant of the amphora. A pelike differs from an amphora in that its lower portion is more rounded, giving the vessel a more stable but heavier appearance. Its use was the same as that of the amphora (seeAMPHORA).

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