olpe

noun

ol·​pe
ˈälpē
plural olpes
-ēz
or olpae
: either of two ancient Greek containers:
a
: a leather flask for oils or other liquids
b
: a wine pitcher resembling the oenochoe but more cylindrical in body

Word History

Etymology

Greek olpē; akin to Greek elpos oil

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“Olpe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olpe. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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