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ampulla

Syllabification: (am·pul·la)

Pronunciation: /amˈpo͝olə, -ˈpələ/

Definition of ampulla

noun (plural ampullae /-lē/)

a roughly spherical flask with two handles, used in ancient Rome.
a flask for sacred uses such as holding holy oil.
Anatomy & Zoology a cavity, or the dilated end of a duct, shaped like a Roman ampulla.