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Early Containers Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AMPHORAE" which means:
- noun
- • A two-handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oil.
- • One of various units for measuring liquid or volume during the roman empire, measuring between 18.5 and 39 litres depending on the variant.
- • Ancient unit of volume, for the measurement of the internal capacity of a ship.
- • In botany, the lower valve of the fruit that opens transversely.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Archaeologists found a collection of ancient amphorae in the shipwreck."
- • "The amphorae in the museum are beautifully decorated with intricate patterns."
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