ampullar
|am-pul-lar|
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/æmˈpʊlər/
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/æmˈpʊlə/
flask-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampullar' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ampullaris,' where 'ampulla' meant 'flask' or 'bottle.'
Historical Evolution
'ampullaris' transformed into the English word 'ampullar' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flask-like,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an ampulla, a flask-like dilation of a tubular structure.
The ampullar structure of the vessel was clearly visible.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/24 05:06