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
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