# pithos

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A large ceramic jar used by certain ancient civilizations that bordered the Mediterranean.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek πίθος (píthos).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pithos