(am-pul-la) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 the dilated portion of a canal or duct especially of the semicircular canals of the ear; 2 a flask that has two handles; used by Romans for wines or oils

Example Sentence

The doctor examined the ampulla. OR He poured oil from the ampulla.

Synonyms

dilated part of a canal; dilated part of a duct; flask; decanter

Antonyms

bone; oil

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