1. Plural of pithos; large ancient Greek or Mediterranean storage jars, typically made of clay and used for holding wine, oil, grain, or water.
Usage: archaeology; classical studies; plural form

Examples

• The museum displayed several pithoi from the Minoan civilization.
• Archaeologists discovered pithoi buried in the ruins of the ancient palace.
• These large pithoi were essential for storing grain and oil in Bronze Age households.
• The pithoi found at the site contained residue that helped researchers understand ancient trade routes.
• Decorated pithoi served both practical and ceremonial purposes in Mediterranean cultures.