cantharus
English
Etymology
From Latin cantharus, from Ancient Greek κάνθαρος (kántharos), from κανθαρίς (kantharís, “blister-beetle”), because of the resemblance of its form to the beetle. See cantharis.
Noun
cantharus (plural canthari)
- A large drinking cup with two handles.
- A fountain or basin in the courtyard of an ancient church for worshippers to wash before entering.
Synonyms
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