'amphoric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphoreus,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'phoreus' meant 'bearer.'

'amphoreus' transformed into the Latin word 'amphoricus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphoric.'

Initially, it meant 'related to an amphora or jar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling the sound produced by blowing across the mouth of a bottle.'