the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
Used in a Sentence
ampulla
How to use ampulla in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for ampulla.
Editorial note
"Nam Sibyllam quidem Cumis ego ipse oculis meis vidi in ampulla pendere, et cum illi pueri dicerent: Σιβυλλα τι θελεις; respondebat illa: αποθανειν θελω." ‘I saw with my own eyes the Sibyl of Cumae hanging in a jar, and when the boys said to her, ‘Sibyl, what do you want?
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Quick take
the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ampulla gathered in one view.
a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ampulla.
noun
the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
noun
a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils
Example sentences
"Nam Sibyllam quidem Cumis ego ipse oculis meis vidi in ampulla pendere, et cum illi pueri dicerent: Σιβυλλα τι θελεις; respondebat illa: αποθανειν θελω." ‘I saw with my own eyes the Sibyl of Cumae hanging in a jar, and when the boys said to her, ‘Sibyl, what do you want?
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use ampulla in a sentence?
"Nam Sibyllam quidem Cumis ego ipse oculis meis vidi in ampulla pendere, et cum illi pueri dicerent: Σιβυλλα τι θελεις; respondebat illa: αποθανειν θελω." ‘I saw with my own eyes the Sibyl of Cumae hanging in a jar, and when the boys said to her, ‘Sibyl, what do you want?
What does ampulla mean?
the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
What part of speech is ampulla?
ampulla is commonly used as noun.