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Amphora
Also known as: Jar, Vase
Unicode: U+1F3FA
Description
A tall, ceramic jar with two handles and a narrow neck and foot. Represents an amphora, as used by ancient Greeks and Romans to hold water and wine. Generally depicted as brownish-red earthenware ornamented with black and a Greek meander pattern. May represent containers like vases, pottery, museums, history, and antiquity. May also be used in relation to the zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water-Bearer. Not to be confused with ⚱️ Funeral Urn.
Image Variants
3D
Color
Flat
High Contrast
Version Information
Emoji Version:1.0
Unicode Version:8.0
Keywords
amphoraAquariuscookingdrinkjugzodiac
Shortcodes
| Platform | Shortcode | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Emojipedia | :amphora: | |
| GitHub | :amphora: | |
| Slack | :amphora: | |
| Discord | :amphora: |
Additional Information
Category:Miscellaneous Symbols And Pictographs -> Miscellaneous mark
Definition:
A ceramic, vase-like object. Can be used in relation to the zodiac symbol Aquarius. Amphora was approved as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015 and http://emojipedia.org/amphora/
Verbs:
- To drink or imbibe with vigour or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large draughts.
- Take in liquids
- To consume a liquid through the mouth.
- To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
- To drink or imbibe.
Nouns:
- An astrological sign
- Someone with a Aquarius star sign.
- Someone with an Aquarius star sign
- Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.
- Astrological sign
- Any drinkable liquid; a beverage.
- Any liquid suitable for drinking
- Kind of liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption
- A beverage.
- Any one of various liquids for drinking.
- Drinks, or beverages, are liquids specifically prepared for human consumption.
- A container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.