ampulla
ampulla · ampullas · ampullae
An Ancient Roman two-handled vesselAn Ancient Roman two-handled vessel.
/æmˈpʊlə/
Meaning
4 senses(historical)An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel.
A vessel for containing consecrated wine or oil.
The dilated end of a duct.
the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
The spongiole of a root.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin ampulla. Doublet of ampoule.From Latin ampulla. Doublet of ampoule.
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Forms
plural: ampullas / ampullaeWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular