Usually means: Large ancient Greek storage jar.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (pithos)

▸ noun:  (historical) A large ceramic jar used by certain ancient civilizations that bordered the Mediterranean.

Similar:
pelike, amphora, oenochoe, oenochoë, grubhouse, chytra, lachrymatory, lagena, petrosphere, paleolith, more...

Opposite:
amphora, vase, jar

Adjectives:
large, rim, small, huge, boeotian, broken, decorated, collared, coarse, century, second

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Similar:
pelike, amphora, oenochoe, oenochoë, grubhouse, chytra, lachrymatory, lagena, petrosphere, paleolith, more...

Opposite:
amphora, vase, jar

Adjectives:
large, rim, small, huge, boeotian, broken, decorated, collared, coarse, century, second



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