Amphora (disambiguation)

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Cite This Source

Amphora can refer to:

• amphora, a type of ceramic vase with two handles, used for the transportation and storage of perishable goods
• the @ ("at") symbol (also referred to as asperand and ampersat).
• a major genus of diatoms in the family Cymbellaceae, found in a wide variety of marine habitats
• the amphora quadrantal unit of measurement

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia © 2001-2006 Wikipedia contributors (Disclaimer)
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Last updated on Tuesday August 14, 2007 at 06:28:52 PDT (GMT -0700)
View this article at Wikipedia.org - Edit this article at Wikipedia.org - Donate to the Wikimedia Foundation