stamnos

[ stam-nos ]

noun

, Greek and Roman Antiquity.

, plural stam·noi [stam, -noi].

1. a storage jar having an oval body tapering at the base and two horizontal handles set on the shoulder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stamnos¹

1835–45; < Greek stámnos; akin to histánai to cause to stand; stand

Example Sentences

Stamnos, stam′nos, n. an ancient Greek short-necked, two-handled wine-vase.

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Both the askos and stamnos are frequently painted with red figures.

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The cheroulia and bikoi were modifications of the stamnos, the latter being used for holding wine and solids.

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