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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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..
Portland Vase :: Portland vase () A celebrated cinerary urn or vase found in the tomb of the Emperor Alexander Severus. It is owned by the Duke of Portland, and kept in the British Museum..
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..
Piedouche :: Piedouche (n.) A pedestal of small size, used to support small objects, as busts, vases, and the like..
Pendant :: Pendant (n.) One of a pair; a counterpart; as, one vase is the pendant to the other vase..
Ampulla :: Ampulla (n.) The vase in which the holy oil for chrism, unction, or coronation is kept..
Silverware :: Silverware (n.) Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver..
Olpe :: Olpe (n.) Originally, a leather flask or vessel for oils or liquids; afterward, an earthenware vase or pitcher without a spout..
Ceramics :: Ceramics (n.) Work formed of clay in whole or in part, and baked; as, vases, urns, etc..
Basket :: Basket (n.) The bell or vase of the Corinthian capital.
Urn :: Urn (n.) A vessel of various forms, usually a vase furnished with a foot or pedestal, employed for different purposes, as for holding liquids, for ornamental uses, for preserving the ashes of the dead after cremation, and anciently for holding lots to be drawn..
Holmos :: Holmos (n.) A name given to a vase having a rounded bod.
Cassolette :: Cassolette (n.) a box, or vase, with a perforated cover to emit perfumes..
Diota :: Diota (n.) A vase or drinking cup having two handles or ears.
Match :: Match (v. t.) To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth..
Pasticcio :: Pasticcio (n.) A falsified work of art, as a vase or statue made up of parts of original works, with missing parts supplied..
Cosmoline :: Cosmoline (n.) A substance obtained from the residues of the distillation of petroleum, essentially the same as vaseline, but of somewhat stiffer consistency, and consisting of a mixture of the higher paraffines; a kind of petroleum jelly..
Hydria :: Hydria (n.) A water jar; esp., one with a large rounded body, a small neck, and three handles. Some of the most beautiful Greek vases are of this form..
Vase-shaped :: Vase-shaped (a.) Formed like a vase, or like a common flowerpot..
Vase :: Vase (n.) A vessel adapted for various domestic purposes, and anciently for sacrificial uses; especially, a vessel of antique or elegant pattern used for ornament; as, a porcelain vase; a gold vase; a Grecian vase. See Illust. of Portland vase, under Portland..
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