Definition of vase

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Vase (n.) The body, or naked ground, of the Corinthian and Composite capital; -- called also tambour, and drum..

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Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) That which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository..
Monkey-pot :: Monkey-pot (n.) The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule..
Olpe :: Olpe (n.) Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout..
Vaseline :: Vaseline (n.) A yellowish translucent substance, almost odorless and tasteless, obtained as a residue in the purification of crude petroleum, and consisting essentially of a mixture of several of the higher members of the paraffin series. It is used as an unguent, and for various purposes in the arts. See the Note under Petrolatum..
Antique :: Antique (a.) In general, anything very old; but in a more limited sense, a relic or object of ancient art; collectively, the antique, the remains of ancient art, as busts, statues, paintings, and vases..
Vaginicola :: Vaginicola (n.) A genus of Infusoria which form minute vaselike or tubular cases in which they dwell.
Prominent :: Prominent (a.) Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase..
Match :: Match (v. i.) To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match..
Holmos :: Holmos (n.) A name given to a vase having a rounded bod.
Ampulla :: Ampulla (n.) The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept..
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. See Illust. of Column..
Vase :: Vase (n.) A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche..
Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade..
Canonship :: Canonship (a.) Of or pertaining to Canopus in Egypt; as, the Canopic vases, used in embalming..
Furniture :: Furniture (v. t.) Articles used for convenience or decoration in a house or apartment, as tables, chairs, bedsteads, sofas, carpets, curtains, pictures, vases, etc..
Silverware :: Silverware (n.) Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver..
Tazza :: Tazza (n.) An ornamental cup or vase with a large, flat, shallow bowl, resting on a pedestal and often having handles..
Pyx :: Pyx (n.) The box, case, vase, or tabernacle, in which the host is reserved..
Diota :: Diota (n.) A vase or drinking cup having two handles or ears.
Ceramics :: Ceramics (n.) Work formed of clay in whole or in part, and baked; as, vases, urns, etc..
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