The English word 'amphora' derives from Latin, which borrowed it from Ancient Greek ἀμφορεύς, meaning a two-handled jar. The Greek term is a compound of ἀμφί (amphi, 'on both sides') and φέρω (pherō, 'to carry'), reflecting the jar's distinctive two handles. The word entered English via Latin during the Late Middle Ages, retaining its original meaning.
A tall ancient Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck.
Borrowed from Greek ἀμφορεύς (amphoreús), referring to a type of jar. Key roots: ἀμφί (amphi) (Ancient Greek: "on both sides, around"), φέρω (pherō) (Ancient Greek: "to carry, to bear").