oinochoe

[ oi-nok-oh-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Greek and Roman Antiquity.

, plural oi·noch·o·es, oi·noch·o·ai [oi-, nok, -oh-ahy].

a wine pitcher or jug, characterized by a curved handle extending from the lip to the shoulder, and a round or trefoil mouth.

1870–75; < Greek oinochóē wine jug, equivalent to oîno ( s ) wine + choḗ a pouring, liquid offering (derivative of cheîn to pour)

The oinochoe was used in serving the guests from the krater.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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