Aryballoi

/əˈrɪbəˌloɪ/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of 'aryballos,' referring to ancient Greek rounded oil flasks or vessels.

Etymology

Greek plural form '-oi' applied to 'aryballs,' demonstrating the preservation of classical Greek plural endings in English scholarly contexts.

Kelly Says

Scientists use 'aryballoi' instead of 'aryballuses' to maintain connection to ancient Greek scholarly traditions—it's a small way that modern academia honors the languages that shaped our intellectual heritage.

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