skyphos

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σκύφος (skúphos).

Noun

skyphos (plural skyphoi)

  1. A deep two-handled wine cup of Ancient Greece.

Derived terms

Italian

Etymology

Transliteration of Ancient Greek σκῠ́φος (skŭ́phos). Doublet of scifo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈski.fos/
  • Rhymes: -ifos
  • Hyphenation: skỳ‧phos

Noun

skyphos m (invariable)

  1. (archaeology) scyphus, skyphos (Ancient Greek drinking cup)
    Synonym: scifo

Further reading

  • skyphos in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • skyphos in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
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