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1. (n.) ampulla
a dilated portion of a canal or duct, as of the semicircular canals of the ear.
2. ampulla
a bottle with a bulbous body and narrow neck, used by the ancient Romans for oil, wine, or other liquids.
Etymology: (1590–1600; < NL, L, =amphor(a)amphora+-la dim. suffix)
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1. (noun) ampulla
the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear
2. (noun) ampulla
a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils
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1. (noun) ampulla
a narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug
2. (noun) ampulla
a cruet for the wine and water at Mass
3. (noun) ampulla
the vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept
4. (noun) ampulla
any membranous bag shaped like a leathern bottle, as the dilated end of a vessel or duct; especially the dilations of the semicircular canals of the ear
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