Clepsydra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛpsɪdɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clepsydra is a noun meaning Synonym of water clock, especially (historical) ancient Greek and Roman forms.
Meaning
Synonym of water clock, especially (historical) ancient Greek and Roman forms.
Example Sentences
"The dull, unflavoured drops from life's clepsydra".
They sat among the choiring clepsydras of the evening garden, time elapsing in a dozen ways, allowing their cigars to go out, keeping a companionable silence.
Word Forms
- clepsydras
- clepsydrae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include klepsydra, klepsudra, clocke, cyclops, ceraunoscope, scytale.
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