Plural of amphora; large ancient Greek and Roman containers with two handles, used for storing wine, oil, or grain.
Latin plural of amphora, from Greek 'amphoreus' (vessel), combining 'amphi' (both) and 'pherein' (to carry), literally 'carrying on both sides' via its two handles.
These jars were literally the shipping containers of the ancient Mediterranean—entire economies ran on amphorae, and they're so perfectly designed that archaeologists can date and trace ancient trade routes just from broken pieces.
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