phialae

/faiˈliː/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greece, a small jar or vase used for storing liquids.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the phialae found at the ancient Greek site.”

2. noun

In botany, a phialae refers to a type of scale on a seed.

“The unique phialae on the plant’s seeds helped it disperse in the wind.”

Synonyms

  • container
  • jar
  • vase

Antonyms

  • large vessel