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amphorae

/ˈæmfəˌri/ /ˈæmfəˌreɪ/

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Amphores

A two-handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oil.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several ancient amphorae that were once used to transport olive oil across the Mediterranean Sea. "

Le musée a exposé plusieurs amphores antiques qui servaient autrefois à transporter de l'huile d'olive à travers la mer Méditerranée.

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noun

Amphores

One of various units for measuring liquid or volume during the Roman Empire, measuring between 18.5 and 39 litres depending on the variant.

Examples :

"The archaeologists carefully lifted the ancient amphorae, hoping to determine what liquid they once held and precisely how many amphorae of wine the merchant had shipped. "

Les archéologues ont soulevé avec précaution les anciennes amphores, espérant déterminer quel liquide elles contenaient autrefois et précisément combien d'amphores de vin le marchand avait expédiées.

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Ancienne unité de volume

Ancient unit of volume, for the measurement of the internal capacity of a ship.

Examples :

"Archaeologists calculated the ancient ship's cargo capacity by measuring it in amphorae. "

Les archéologues ont calculé la capacité de chargement du navire antique en la mesurant en amphores.

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En botanique, la valve inférieure du fruit qui s'ouvre transversalement

In botany, the lower valve of the fruit that opens transversely.

Examples :

"After the ripe flower's fruit dried, the amphorae released the tiny seeds, allowing them to be scattered by the wind. "

Après que le fruit de la fleur mûre ait séché, les valves inférieures ont libéré les minuscules graines, leur permettant d'être dispersées par le vent.

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