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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   murra
2. 2
   Alternative form of murrine. alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   Made of murra; applied to certain valuable vases of great beauty and delicacy used by the luxurious in Rome as wine cups. not-comparable

   "murrhine vases, cups, or vessels"

Example

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"murrhine vases, cups, or vessels"

Etymology

From Latin murrhinus, from murrha. Compare French murrhin.

Related phrases

ancient rome

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