Meaning of cyathus | Babel Free
[ˈky.a.tʰʊs]Definitions
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cyathus, Roman cup, a Roman unit of liquid measure equivalent to about 45 mL declension-2, historical, masculine
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ladle, especially (historical) a small wine ladle in Roman contexts declension-2, masculine
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kyathos, a small wine ladle and serving beaker in ancient Greece and Rome declension-2, masculine
Examples
“sōle tamen vīnōque calent annōsque precantur,”
With sun and wine they are warmed, however; and they pray for as many years as the cupfuls they take, and count as they drink. (The ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Anna Perenna on the Ides of March.)
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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