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pithoi, (sing. "pithos")

Italian translation: pithos (sing.), pithoi (plur.)

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English term or phrase:	pithos (sing.), pithoi (plur.)
Italian translation:	pithos (sing.), pithoi (plur.)
Entered by:	Patrizia Simoncioni

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14:08 May 15, 2006

English to Italian translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Archaeology

English term or phrase: pithoi, (sing. "pithos")

A pithos is a large clay jar. Pithoi were typically used for storage of food, such as grains.

The plural is pithoi.

What are these called in Italian? I believe it's a word of Greek origin.

Many thanks in advance, Katy.

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pithoi, pithos

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Ciao Katy,
ho fatto un po' di confusione: Pithoi, Pithos (sing.) anche in italiano.