noun
- plural of krater; large ancient Greek or Roman bowls used for mixing wine with water
Usage: archaeology; classical antiquity
Examples
- The museum displayed several beautifully painted kraters from ancient Athens.
- Archaeologists discovered fragments of kraters at the excavation site.
- Greek kraters often featured scenes from mythology.
- The red-figure kraters showed the artistic skill of ancient potters.
- Wine was traditionally diluted with water in these large kraters.
- The kraters were essential vessels for Greek symposiums.