What is "amphorae"

Usage examples of "amphorae".

Wigg lifted one of two beautiful golden amphorae that were sitting on the altar next to the Chalice of the Abdication Ceremony.

He settled himself behind the concealment of four huge amphorae and a stack of bulging skin flasks.

She had failed to uncover any exit through which he might have escaped during her brief absence, and had continued to search time and again over the same limited area, even inspecting the closed chests that lined the walls and two empty amphorae into which, just possibly, he might have clambered.

Two large amphorae stood in front of the entrance to conceal it from casual view.

Those vendors who might have been tempted to throw in a few air-contaminated amphorae know well who the buyer is.

Open sheds sheltered amphorae of grain destined to feed the great city where the Arethousan emperors reigned supreme over their country of heretics.

I have a few amphorae of wine that I am sure will give no offence even to a palate as knowledgeable as yours Will you dine with me this night?

We smiled at one another, watching the amphorae fill with splashing water from the smooth, enigmatic filtration device.