"lekythos" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lekythoi [plural], lekythoses [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λήκυθος (lḗkuthos). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|λήκυθος}} Ancient Greek λήκυθος (lḗkuthos) Head templates: {{en-noun|lekythoi|+}} lekythos (plural lekythoi or lekythoses)
  1. A pottery flask with a narrow neck, used in Ancient Greece for storing oil. Wikipedia link: lekythos Categories (topical): Containers Synonyms: lecythus, lekythus

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