olpe

[ ol-pee ]

noun

, plural ol·pes, ol·pae [ol, -pee].

1. a form of the oinochoe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of olpe¹

First recorded in 1880–85, olpe is from the Greek word ólpē oil-flask

Example Sentences

The sheriff’s office began investigating early Wednesday after receiving reports that the occupants of a silver passenger were using red and blue lights in the windshield area to pull over at least two vehicles on Kansas 99 between Emporia and the town of Olpe.

From Washington Times

Lyon County authorities say someone reported finding the dead dog Thursday evening at a home near Olpe.

From Seattle Times

Lyon County authorities say someone reported finding the dead dog Thursday evening at a home near Olpe.

From Washington Times

Swiss humanist Johann Bergmann von Olpe assured people that there was no greater miracle than a rock falling from the sky.

From Forbes

He was part of the last failed attempt in the 1990s, when the catfish was championed by Olpe High School’s history class and others.

From Washington Times