skyphos
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek σκύφος (skúphos).
Noun
skyphos (plural skyphoi)
- A deep two-handled wine cup of Ancient Greece.
Derived terms
- band skyphos
Italian
uno skyphos attico – an Attic skyphos
Etymology
Transliteration of Ancient Greek σκῠ́φος (skúphos). Doublet of scifo.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈski.fos/
- Rhymes: -ifos
- Hyphenation: skỳ‧phos
Noun
skyphos m (invariable)
- (archaeology) scyphus, skyphos (Ancient Greek drinking cup)
- Synonym: scifo
Further reading
- skyphos in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
- skyphos in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication