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hydria

noun
hy·​dria | \ ˈhīdrēə\
plural hydriae\ -​ēˌē \

Definition of hydria

: an ancient Greek or Roman water jar characterized by horizontal side handles and a vertical back handle and in the earlier form an angular and abrupt shoulder — compare kalpis

History and Etymology for hydria

Latin, from Greek, from hydōr water

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