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ampulla Meaning & Definition

/æmˈpʊlə/

What Does Ampulla Mean?

As a noun, ampulla means An Ancient Roman two-handled vessel. It is also used to mean A vessel for containing consecrated wine or oil.

Word Facts for Ampulla

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/æmˈpʊlə/
Pluralampullas

Ampulla Definition (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.

Synonyms of Ampulla

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Word Forms & Grammar

ampulla (plural ampullas or ampullae)

Origin of Ampulla

Learned borrowing from Latin ampulla. Doublet of ampoule.

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