phiale: Meaning and Definition of

phi•a•le

Pronunciation: (fī'u-lē), [key]
— pl. -lae -lai
  1. a shallow cup resembling a saucer, having a central boss and sometimes set upon a foot, used as a drinking vessel or to pour libations.
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