1. a tall, narrow ancient Greek jug or flask with a small mouth, used for storing oil or perfume
Usage: archaeology; classical antiquity; also spelled lekythos

Examples

• The museum displayed a red-figure lekythus from the 5th century BCE.
• Archaeologists discovered several lekythi containing traces of ancient oils.
• The lekythus was a common vessel in ancient Greek households for storing perfumed oils.
• This black-figure lekythus shows typical decorative patterns of the Archaic period.
• The narrow neck of the lekythus made it ideal for pouring liquids precisely.