单词 | ampulla |
释义 | Word Frequency ampulla(æmˈpʊlə) nounWord forms: plural -pullae (-ˈpʊliː) 1. anatomy the dilated end part of certain ducts or canals, such as the end of a uterine tube 2. Christianity a. a vessel for containing the wine and water used at the Eucharist b. a small flask for containing consecrated oil 3. a Roman two-handled bottle for oil, wine, or perfume Derived forms ampullaceous (ˌæmpʊˈleɪʃəs) or ampullaceal (ˌampulˈlaceal) adjective ampullar (æmˈpʊlə) or ampullary (æmˈpʊlərɪ) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin, diminutive of amphora |
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