krater

or cra·ter

[ krey-ter ]

noun

, Greek and Roman Antiquity.

1. a mixing bowl characterized by a wide mouth and body with two handles projecting vertically from the juncture of the neck and body, used to mix wine and water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of krater¹

1855–60; < Greek krātḗr; crater

Example Sentences

The krater or crater (Fig. 40) was a large, open-mouthed vessel used for mixing wine with water.

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The oinochoe was used in serving the guests from the krater.

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So the patient Ulysses took the priceless krater, and Ajax the fatted ox.

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The dinos was another form of the wine vessel, open-mouthed, round in body and base, and allied to the krater.

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The arystichos was also used for serving from the krater, a usage which gave rise to several other shapes.

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Related Words

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• pot
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