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| am·pul·la [ am pllə, am púllə ] (plural am·pul·lae [ am pllee, am púllee ]) |
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1. vessel for holy liquid: a small container for a consecrated substance, especially oil, water, or the wine used in the Christian Communion
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2. ancient Roman bottle: in ancient Rome, a round two-handled bottle to hold wine, oil, or perfume
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| [Late 14th century. < Latin, "little amphora" < ampora, variant of amphora (see amphora)] |
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