ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include klepsydra, klepsudra, clocke, cyclops, ceraunoscope, scytale.

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