Askos
/ˈæs.kɒs/noun
A Greek container, especially a flask or wine-skin-shaped vessel; in biology, a sac-like structure such as an ascus.
Did you know?Askos is the source of the scientific word ascus, and its deeper root is tied to a word for a skin or bag—proof that even “sacred” language can begin with something as practical as a pouch.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀσκός (askós)
“A leather bag, wineskin, or flask-shaped vessel.”
Late Latin
Latin
ascus
“A sac or bag; later used in learned contexts for a sac-like structure.”
Middle French
French
asque
“A learned borrowing referring to a flask or sac-like form.”
Modern English
English
askos
“A term used in archaeology and classical studies for a flask or vessel, especially one shaped like a wineskin.”