Definition of rhyton
: any of various ornate drinking vessels of ancient times typically shaped in part like an animal or animal's head
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Origin and Etymology of rhyton
Greek, neuter of rhytos flowing, from rhein to flow — more at stream
First Known Use: 1820
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