rhyton

English - English

Definition of rhyton in English English dictionary

A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having a base in the form of a head

Greek drinking horn

{i} ancient Greek pottery or metal drinking cup with a base in the form of a woman's or animal's head

Hyphenation

rhy·ton

Etymology

[ 'rI-"tän ] (noun.) 1850. Ancient Greek ῥυτόν (rutón).