ἀμφορεύς

English (LSJ)

έως, ὁ: acc.

   A ἀμφορέα Ar.Fr.299: dual ἀμφορῆ Telecl.2 D.: pl. ἀμφορῆς Ar.Nu.1203:—jar with narrow neck (στενόστομον τὸ τεῦχος Id.Fr. 108), Hdt.4.163, Ar.Nu.1203, etc.; used for various purposes, esp. for keeping wine in, Pl.807, Fr.299; or milk, E.Cyc.327; for pickles, X. An.5.4.28.    2 ornament in shape of vase, ὅρμος -έων IG11(2).161B 38 (Delos, iii B.C.), cf. SIG2588.199 (ib., ii B.C.).    II liquid measure, = μετρητής (Philyll.7, Moer.45, etc.), 1 1/2 Roman amphorae or nearly 9 gallons, Hdt.1.51, IG3.38, D.43.8, etc. (Shortened form of ἀμφιφορεύς, q.v., from having two handles.)