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词汇 oxybaphon
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Definition of oxybaphon in English:

oxybaphon

noun ˌɒkˈsɪbəfɒn
  • 1Greek History. A measure of capacity, varying from place to place in the ancient world, but usually approximately equal to 2 to 2.5 fluid ounces (60–70 ml).

  • 2Greek Archaeology. A bell-shaped cup or vase, used for holding wine or vinegar or for making mixtures of these liquids with water.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Baker (1540–1612), surgeon. From post-classical Latin oxybaphon a measure of capacity and its etymon ancient Greek ὀξύβαϕον vinegar-saucer, measure of capacity from ὀξυ- + βαϕ-, stem of βάπτειν to dip.

Definition of oxybaphon in US English:

oxybaphon

nounˌɒkˈsɪbəfɒn
  • 1Greek History. A measure of capacity, varying from place to place in the ancient world, but usually approximately equal to 2 to 2.5 fluid ounces (60–70 ml).

  • 2Greek Archaeology. A bell-shaped cup or vase, used for holding wine or vinegar or for making mixtures of these liquids with water.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in George Baker (1540–1612), surgeon. From post-classical Latin oxybaphon a measure of capacity and its etymon ancient Greek ὀξύβαϕον vinegar-saucer, measure of capacity from ὀξυ- + βαϕ-, stem of βάπτειν to dip.

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