dolium

[ doh-lee-uhm ]

noun

, plural do·li·a [doh, -lee-, uh].

1. a large earthenware jar used by the ancient Romans.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolium¹

First recorded in 1475–85, dolium is from the Latin word dōlium

Example Sentences

After he was gone I fell a reading 'Cornelianum dolium' till 11 o'clock at night with great pleasure, and after that to bed.

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It is the Dolium galea, good friends, and we could tell you six other kinds that are suspected of this meanness.

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Dolium has a large, globose but thin shell, ornamented with revolving ribs.

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A genus composed of Dolium latilabrum, Kiener, and other similar species.

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A roll of lead was placed in a clay dolium or big vase, which had a little vinegar at the bottom.

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