Etymology

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Today it means: Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὄλπη
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromὄλπη
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromὄλπη
  3. English todayolpe

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὄλπη (ólpē).

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