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olpe

American  
[ol-pee] / ˈɒl pi /

noun

plural

olpes, olpae

  1. a form of the oinochoe.

Etymology

Origin of olpe

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

Example Sentences

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Now to a churning gyre's pool We haste to see a weird show, Where Lordly Helms in vials squirm, Each mongrel scoundrel's olpe of wine!

From Betelguese A Trip Through Hell by de Esque, Jean

Not when I'm gone care I for Renown's dawn, Now, whilst I labour at Fame's lowest rung, Let me reap dame Approval's brightest pearl And sip its olpe as I my battles thresh.

From Betelguese A Trip Through Hell by de Esque, Jean

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