kelebe

[ kel-uh-bee ]

nounGreek and Roman Antiquity.
  1. a mixing bowl, characterized by a wide neck and flanged lip from which extend two vertical handles to the shoulder of an oval body, used to mix wine and water.

Origin of kelebe

1
First recorded in 1855–60, kelebe is from the Greek word kelébē
  • Also called column krater.

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