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SCYPHUS (scyphi)

• SCYPHUS (noun)
The noun SCYPHUS has 1 sense:

1. an ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base

Familiarity information: SCYPHUS used as a noun is very rare.

• SCYPHUS (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

An ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("scyphus" is a kind of...):

cup (a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle)

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