pelike: Meaning and Definition of

pel•i•ke

Pronunciation: (pel'i-kē"), [key]
— pl. -kai
  1. a storage jar with two handles extending from the lip to the shoulder, characterized by an oval body that is wider at the base than at the neck and rests on a foot. Cf.
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