Amphora
/ˈæm.fə.ɹə/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Amphora
noun
- A two-handled jar with a narrow neck that was used in ancient times to store or carry wine or oil.
- One of various units for measuring liquid or volume during the Roman Empire, measuring between 18.5 and 39 litres depending on the variant.
- Ancient unit of volume, for the measurement of the internal capacity of a ship.
- In botany, the lower valve of the fruit that opens transversely.
Anagrams of Amphora
Letter Values
a1
m3
p3
h4
o1
r1
a1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Amphora
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Amphora"
Amphora is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Amphora" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "amphora" is a medium-scoring word.