lekane

noun

lek·​a·​ne
ˈlekə(ˌ)nē
plural lekanai
-ˌnī
1
: a basin-shaped vessel or large bowl of ancient Greece
2
: a late form of painted vase of southern Italy resembling a stamnos but provided with upright handles and often with a cover of elaborate form

Word History

Etymology

Greek lekanē, from lekos dish, pot

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“Lekane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lekane. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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