cyathus en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin cyathus, from Ancient Greek κύαθος (kúathos, “ladle”), of uncertain origin. Doublet of kyathos.
Meanings
- (historical) An ancient Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 1⅔ Roman ounce of wine and equivalent to about 45 mL although differing slightly over time.
- A ladle, especially (historical) a small one used for serving wine in ancient Greece and Rome.
- (historical) Synonym of kyathos (“an ancient ladle and serving beaker”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyathi | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cyathuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
congius (72 cyathi) urna (288 cyathi) (unit of measure) · acetabulum (1½ cyathi) (unit of measure) · sextarius (12 cyathi) (unit of measure) · lingula (unit of measure) · culeus (11520 cyathi) (unit of measure) · amphora (576 cyathi) (unit of measure) · hemina (6 cyathi) (unit of measure) · quartarius (3 cyathi) (unit of measure)
Synonyms
kyathos · Roman cup (unit of measure) · cup (unit of measure) · cupful (unit of measure)