vase

Meanings

• noun

  A large decorative container, typically made of pottery or glass, used to hold flowers or other decorative arrangements.

  - "She placed the roses in a beautiful vase."
  - "The vase was a family heirloom passed down through generations."

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Pronunciation

1. /veɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vase
braves , caves , graves , maves , raves , saves

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Variants

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vase , vaselike , vases

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Etymology

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The word 'vase' comes from the Old French word 'vas', which means 'container' or 'jar'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest vase is the Dancing Girl Vase, which stands over 12 feet tall and is made of jade.

2. In ancient Greece, vases were often decorated with scenes from mythology and daily life.

3. The largest collection of vases in the world is housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

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Related Concepts

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1. urn: An urn is a large, usually ornamental, vase or container for holding ashes or other cremated remains.

2. flower vase: A vase specifically designed to hold flowers and often comes with a built-in water reservoir.

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Culture

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Vases have been used for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes throughout history. In ancient Greece and Rome, vases were often used for religious rituals and to store liquids. In Chinese culture, vases are highly prized for their intricate designs and are often used as decorative pieces. In literature, vases have appeared in works such as Homer's 'Iliad' and Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra'.

How to Memorize "vase"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'vase', visualize a large, decorative container used to hold flowers or other decorative arrangements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vase' with the image of a large, ornate container used to hold flowers or other decorative items.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for 'vase' could be 'Vases Are So Elegant' or 'Vases Are Splendid Earthenware'.

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