Where does “urceus” come from?
urceus (English) comes from Latin urceus, from Latin orca, from Ancient Greek ὕρχη — A jar for pickles or for wine.
urceus (English): A ewer for holding water for washing
Definitions
- A ewer for holding water for washing
Ancestry of “urceus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | urceus | jug, pitcher, ewer; mug |
| 2 | Latin | orca | orc, orca; butt, tun |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὕρχη | A jar for pickles or for wine |