Meaning Of The Word Lekythos

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What's The Definition Of Lekythos?

lekythos in American English
noun: an oil jar having an ellipsoidal body, narrow neck, flanged mouth, curved handle extending from below the lip to the shoulder, and a narrow base terminating in a foot: used chiefly for ointments

lekythos in British English
noun: a flask with a narrow neck, used in ancient times as a container for ointments and oils

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