English Explanatory Dictionary

ampulla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel.
  2. A vessel for containing consecrated wine or oil.
  3. The dilated end of a duct.
  4. The spongiole of a root.

Pronunciation

/æmˈpʊlə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-ampulla.wav

Word forms

ampulla ampullas ampullae

Etymology

From Latin ampulla. Doublet of ampoule.

Related words

ampoule

Derived words

ampullaceous ampulla of Lorenzini ampulla of Vater ampullar ampullary ampullate ampullectomy ampullofugal
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