˜yÐÄvlog

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pelike

[ pel-i-kee ]

noun

Greek and Roman Antiquity.
plural pelikai
  1. a storage jar with two handles extending from the lip to the shoulder, characterized by an oval body that is wider at the base than at the neck and rests on a foot.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pelike1

First recorded in 1870–75, pelike is from the Greek word ±è±ð±ôí°ìŧ pitcher
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Example Sentences

Pelike, pel′i-kē, n. a large vase like the hydria, double-handled.

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