Amphora

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feminine noun (archeology / history / ceramics)

Definition

An ancient ceramic vessel of an ovoid or spherical shape, featuring two symmetrical handles and a narrow neck, utilized in antiquity for transporting and storing liquids (wine, oil) or grains. Its lower structure often ends in a pointed base to facilitate stable placement in sand or special wooden racks on ships.

Bilingual Equivalents

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Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Feminine noun, regular structural plural variations based on historical integration.
Formation Borrowed via Latin from the Greek word 'amphoreus', combining 'amphi' (on both sides) and 'pherein' (to carry).
Spelling / Pronunciation [ˈam.fo.rə]
Source Glossary of Ancient Mediterranean Pottery and Maritime Artifacts

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Scafandrii au recuperat o amforă intactă dintr-o epavă romană scufundată în Marea Neagră.

EN: Divers recovered an intact amphora from a Roman shipwreck submerged in the Black Sea.

RO: Fiecare amforă era marcată cu un sigiliu din lut pentru a certifica proveniența uleiului de măsline.

EN: Each amphora was marked with a clay seal to certify the origin of the olive oil.

RO: Muzeul de istorie expune o colecție impresionantă de amfore grecești pictate manual.

EN: The history museum exhibits an impressive collection of hand-painted Greek amphorae.

Idioms & Phrases

Amforă romană / Roman amphora

RO: Tip tipologic standardizat de recipient ceramic utilizat pe scară largă în rutele comerciale ale Imperiului Roman.

EN: A standardized typological type of ceramic vessel widely used across the trade routes of the Roman Empire.

Gât de amforă / Amphora neck

RO: Partea superioară îngustă a vasului proiectată special pentru a fi sigilată eficient cu dopuri de plută sau ciment.

EN: The narrow upper part of the vessel specially designed to be efficiently sealed with cork or cement stoppers.

Toartă de amforă / Amphora handle

RO: Element structural robust plasat simetric pe marginile vasului pentru a permite ridicarea și ancorarea lui cu frânghii.

EN: A robust structural element placed symmetrically on the vessel edges to allow lifting and anchoring with ropes.

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