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