ampulla

am·pul·la

noun \am-ˈpu̇-lə, ˈam-ˌpyü-lə\

plural am·pul·lae\-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\

Definition of AMPULLA

1

: a glass or earthenware flask with a globular body and two handles used especially by the ancient Romans to hold ointment, perfume, or wine

2

: a saccular anatomical swelling or pouch

— am·pul·la·ry \am-ˈpu̇-lər-ē, ˈam-pyə-ˌler-ē\ adjective

Origin of AMPULLA

Middle English, from Old English, from Latin, diminutive of amphora

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with AMPULLA

Missoula, tabbouleh