Definitions for stamnos

stamnos stam·nos

Spelling: [stam-nos]
IPA: /ˈstæm nɒs/

Stamnos is a 7 letter English word.

You can make 180 anagrams from letters in stamnos (amnosst).

Definitions for stamnos

noun

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

Origin of stamnos

1835-45; Greek stámnos; akin to histánai to cause to stand; see stand

Examples for stamnos

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

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

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

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