Main Entry: am·pul·la

Pronunciation: \am-ˈpu̇-lə, ˈam-ˌpyü-lə\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural am·pul·lae \-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\

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

Date: before 12th century

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