"diota" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diotas [plural], diotae [plural]
Etymology: From Latin, from Ancient Greek, “two-handled”. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|-}} Latin, {{cog|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|s|diotae}} diota (plural diotas or diotae)
  1. (historical, Roman antiquity) A vase or drinking cup with two handles. Tags: Roman, historical Categories (topical): Vessels

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