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ampulla

/am-puhl-uh, -pool-uh/US // æmˈpʌl ə, -ˈpʊl ə //UK // (æmˈpʊlə) //

安瓿,安瓿腺,安瓿腺体,安瓿瓶

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural am·pul·lae [am-puhl-ee, -pool-ee]. /æmˈpʌl i, -ˈpʊl i/.

    • : Anatomy. a dilated portion of a canal or duct, especially of the semicircular canals of the ear.
    • : Zoology, Botany. any flask-shaped structure.
    • : Ecclesiastical. a vessel for the wine and water used at the altar.a vessel for holding consecrated oil.
    • : a two-handled bottle having a somewhat globular shape, made of glass or earthenware, used by the ancient Romans for holding oil, wine, or perfumes.
    • : Ichthyology. ampulla of Lorenzini.

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Examples

  • Straightway there descends a dove white as snow, bearing in its beak an ampulla full of chrism sent from heaven.

  • The holy ampulla containing it is kept in the church of Saint Remi at Reims.

  • And by God's grace on the day of the King's anointing this ampulla is always found full.

  • If an ampulla be inflated and then pressed, the corresponding tube-foot will be seen to extend.

  • The chief sign of the Canterbury pilgrimage was an ampul or ampulla or flask of lead or pewter.