"olpe" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɒlpiː/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-olpe.wav Forms: olpes [plural], olpae [plural], olpai [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὄλπη (ólpē). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ὄλπη}} Ancient Greek ὄλπη (ólpē) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|olpae|olpai}} olpe (plural olpes or olpae or olpai)
  1. Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout.
    Sense id: en-olpe-en-noun-0TNIadRP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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