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Definition of Scyphus
1. Noun. An ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base.
Definition of Scyphus
1. n. A kind of large drinking cup, -- used by Greeks and Romans, esp. by poor folk.
Definition of Scyphus
1. a Greek cup with two handles [n -PHI]
Medical Definition of Scyphus
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Origin: L, a cup, Gr.
1. A kind of large drinking cup, used by Greeks and Romans, especially. By poor folk.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Scyphus
Literary usage of Scyphus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New System: Or, An Analysis of Antient Mythology by Jacob Bryant (1807)
"It is said of Perseus, that he introduced in Persis the detestable rites of the
scyphus : * iin%e Se και ΤΗ? ζ την ..."
2. Etymologicon Magnum, Or Universal Etymological Dictionary, on a New Plan by Walter Whiter (1800)
"In our pronunciation however of scyphus the sound of C (as K) is disregarded,
and the sound of it as S only is retained; yet even with this minute variation ..."
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