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askos

The English word “askos” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An Ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀσκός (askós, “tube”): a modern name for this kind of vessel. Doublet of ascus.

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