Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
pithos (sing.), pithoi (plur.)
Italian translation:
pithos (sing.), pithoi (plur.)
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Patrizia Simoncioni
May 15, 2006 14:08
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pithoi, (sing. "pithos")
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A pithos is a large clay jar. Pithoi were typically used for storage of food, such as grains.
The plural is pithoi.
What are these called in Italian? I believe it's a word of Greek origin.
Many thanks in advance, Katy.
The plural is pithoi.
What are these called in Italian? I believe it's a word of Greek origin.
Many thanks in advance, Katy.
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English term (edited):
pithoi, (sing.
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pithoi, pithos
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Note added at 15 mins (2006-05-15 14:23:48 GMT)
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Ciao Katy,
ho fatto un po' di confusione: Pithoi, Pithos (sing.) anche in italiano.
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Note added at 15 mins (2006-05-15 14:23:48 GMT)
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Ciao Katy,
ho fatto un po' di confusione: Pithoi, Pithos (sing.) anche in italiano.
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Comment: "I should have known. :)) Thanks Patrizia! Katy"
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