Definitions for askos

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askos as·kos

Spelling: [as-kos]

IPA: /ˈæs kɒs/

Askos is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 41 anagrams from letters in askos (akoss).

Definitions for askos

noun

1. an oil or wine jar, characterized by an ellipsoidal body and a short, flanged spout from which a thin handle extends in an arc to join the back of the jar.

Origin of askos

From the Greek word áskos

Examples for askos

The pyxis was used by women at their toilet, and the lekythos, alabastron and askos for oil and unguents.

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