Where does “ampulla” come from?
Ampulla comes from Latin ampulla, derived from Latin amphora, which comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂ent-.
ampulla (English): An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel; A vessel for...
Definitions
- An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel; A vessel for...
Ancestry of “ampulla”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | ampulla | a two-handled vessel with a swollen middle;... |
| 2 | Latin | amphora | A vessel, usually made of clay, with two handles... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφορεύς | jar with a narrow neck, amphora; a liquid... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφιφορεύς | amphora, a large jar with two handles |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | φορεύς | bearer |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | φορέω | to bear repeatedly or habitually; to wear; to... |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | φέρω | I bring, bear, carry |
| 8 | Proto-Hellenic | pʰérō | to bear |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰéreti | to be carrying |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰēr- | shiny, light brown |