kän-tär-oh

Definitions

1. noun

A vessel, typically made of clay, used to carry liquids, especially water, in ancient or traditional settings.

“The villagers used cantaros to fetch water from the nearby river.”

2. noun

A type of clay jar or container, often used in Mexican or Spanish culture for ceremonial or decorative purposes.

“The museum exhibit featured a beautiful cantaro from the Aztec era.”