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amphoric

Amphoric (adj) means of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.

adj
1
Of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.
2
Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.
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Etymology

From Latin amphoricus (“of or related to an amphora”), from amphora + -icus (“-ic: forming adj.”). Equivalent to amphora + -ic.

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What is the meaning of amphoric?

"amphoric" (adj) means of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure.

What are the different meanings of amphoric?

"amphoric" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or related to an amphora, either as a large vessel or a Roman unit of liquid measure; 2. Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.

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