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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An Ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil. historical

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀσκός (askós, “tube”): a modern name for this kind of vessel. Doublet of ascus.

Related phrases

ancient greek

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