lagoenae
lagoenae is the plural of lagoena.
Meaning of lagoena
Noun
lagoena (plural lagoenae)
- A Roman flagon: a narrow-necked vessel with a handle and a flat base, often used for wine; a decanter, jug (made by the Romans of various materials, including glass). In Ancient Rome, wine was shipped in large vessels like the amphorae, while lesser vessels such as these lagoenae were kept at home and filled from them.
Questions about lagoenae
- What is lagoenae the plural of?
- Lagoenae is the plural of lagoena.
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