kantharos

or can·tha·rus

[ kan-ther-uhs ]

/ ˈkæn θər əs /

Save This Word!

noun, plural kan·tha·roi

[kan-thuh-roi]. /ˈkæn θəˌrɔɪ/. Greek and Roman Antiquity.

a deep bowl set upon a stem terminating in a foot and having two handles rising from the brim and curving downward to join the body.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of kantharos

First recorded in 1895–1900, kantharos is from the Greek word kántharos

Words nearby kantharos

Kansas-Nebraska Act, kans grass, Kansu, Kant, kantar, kantharos, Kantian, Kant, Immanuel, Kantor, Kantorovich, KANU