‖n.; pl.Amophoræ [ L., fr. Gr. 'amforey`s, 'amforey`s, a jar with two handles; 'amfi` + forey`s bearer, fe`rein to bear. Cf. Ampul. ] Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]