lekane

noun

lek·​a·​ne

ˈlekə(ˌ)nē

plural lekanai

-ˌnī

1

: a basin-shaped vessel or large bowl of ancient Greece

2

: a late form of painted vase of southern Italy resembling a stamnos but provided with upright handles and often with a cover of elaborate form

Word History

Etymology

Greek lekanē, from lekos dish, pot

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