skyphos
[ skahy-fos ]
/ ˈskaɪ fɒs /
noun, plural sky·phoi [skahy-foi] /ˈskaɪ fɔɪ/. Greek and Roman Antiquity.
a cup characterized by a deep bowl, two handles projecting horizontally near the rim, and either a flat base or a foot.
Also
scyphus.
Origin of skyphos
First recorded in 1855–60,
skyphos is from the Greek word
skýphos cup, can
Words nearby skyphos
skylighted,
skyline,
skylounge,
skyman,
skype,
skyphos,
skyrocket,
skyros,
skysail,
skyscape,
skyscraper
Example sentences from the Web for skyphos
The skyphos was the generic name applied also to a few special shapes now unknown.
The Ceramic Art |Jennie J. YoungTazza of pure gold, 0m.12 high, in the shape of a Greek "skyphos," with handles ending with winged male figures.
Rambles in Rome |S. Russell Forbes