askos

English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀσκός (askós, “tube”): a modern name for this kind of vessel. Doublet of ascus.

Noun

askos (plural askoi)

1. (historical) An Ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil.

Related terms

• ascon, asconoid
• ascus

Anagrams

• Sakos, soaks, Kasos, Kosas