1. plural of amphora; tall ancient Greek or Roman jars with two handles and a narrow neck, used for storing wine, oil, or other liquids
Usage: archaeology; classical antiquity

Examples

• The archaeologists discovered several amphorae buried in the ancient Roman villa.
• These amphorae were used to transport olive oil across the Mediterranean.
• The museum’s collection includes beautifully decorated Greek amphorae from the 5th century BCE.
• Divers found dozens of amphorae in the shipwreck off the coast of Turkey.
• The amphorae were sealed with cork and wax to preserve their contents during long voyages.
• Ancient merchants marked their amphorae with stamps to identify the origin of the goods.