lecythoid

/lɛsɪθɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Resembling a lecythus, or a type of ancient Greek vase.

“The archaeologist examined the lecythoid pottery found at the excavation site.”

2. adjective

Resembling a lecythus, or related to lecythi, a type of ancient Greek vase.

“The museum curator described the lecythoid style as characteristic of the late Archaic period.”

Synonyms

  • Greek vase
  • lecythus

Antonyms

  • Western
  • modern