Cylix

/ˈsɪlɪks/ noun

Definition

A variant or related form referring to an ancient Greek drinking cup with a wide, shallow bowl and two handles, used in symposiums.

Etymology

Variant of 'kylix,' from Greek 'kylix,' likely related to the shape being cup-like; historically spelled multiple ways across different languages and time periods.

Kelly Says

A kylix (or cylix) wasn't just a cup—ancient Greek men drank wine from these broad, shallow vessels during symposiums where they'd discuss philosophy, making it the original 'wine glass of ideas'!

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