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Amphora

usgb/æmˈfɔːrə/Volume
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Historical Use

Amphora were used historically; today, they symbolize ancient Greek and Roman culture.

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The artist depicted a vineyard with workers filling amphorae with wine.
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Cultural Symbol

Amphorae often appear in art or literature as symbols of antiquity and tradition.

Illustration for Cultural Symbol
The poet likened memories to amphorae, storing the essence of past joys.
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Not Modern

Don't use 'amphora' to describe modern containers— it's primarily for historical references.

Illustration for Not Modern
In the game, players traded amphorae of olive oil, as currency of ancient times.
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