Vase
/væz/noun
A container used for holding flowers or as an ornamental object.
Did you know?The term 'vase' comes from the Latin 'vas', meaning 'container', which was often used in rituals to hold offerings to the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vas
“A container or vessel, often used in sacred or ceremonial contexts.”
Old French
Old French
vase
“A vessel or container, particularly for liquids.”
14th Century
Middle English
vase
“A decorative container, typically for holding flowers.”
Modern English
English
vase
“An ornamental container used for displaying flowers.”
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