Definition of Scyphus

1. Noun. An ancient Greek drinking cup; two handles and footed base.

Generic synonyms: Cup

Definition of Scyphus

1. n. A kind of large drinking cup, -- used by Greeks and Romans, esp. by poor folk.

Definition of Scyphus

1. a Greek cup with two handles [n -PHI]

Medical Definition of Scyphus

1. Origin: L, a cup, Gr. 1. A kind of large drinking cup, used by Greeks and Romans, especially. By poor folk. 2. The cup of a narcissus, or a similar appendage to the corolla in other flowers. A cup-shaped stem or podetium in lichens. Also called scypha. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scyphus

scyon
scypha
scyphate
scyphi
scyphiform
scyphistoma
scyphistomae
scyphistomas
scyphistomata
scyphobranchii
scyphoid
scyphomeduse
scyphophori
scyphozoan
scyphozoans
scyphus (current term)
scytale
scytales
scytalone
scytalone dehydratase
scythe
scythed
scythelike
scytheman
scythemen
scyther
scythers
scythes
scythestone
scythestones

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