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albarelli

|al-ba-rel-li|

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/ˌælbəˈrɛli/

(albarello)

apothecary jar

Base FormPluralPlural
albarelloalbarellialbarellos
Etymology
Etymology Information

'albarello' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'albarello', where 'albarello' meant 'small jar'.

Historical Evolution

'albarello' changed from the Italian word 'albarello' and eventually became the modern English word 'albarello'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'small jar used in apothecaries', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of maiolica earthenware jar used in apothecaries to store ointments and dry drugs.

The museum displayed a collection of albarelli from the Renaissance period.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/13 01:52