dolium (Meaning)
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dolium (n.)
A genus of large univalve mollusks, including the partridge shell and tun shells.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dolium
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dolium Sentence Examples
- The ancient Romans used dolia, large earthenware jars, to store wine, olive oil, and grain.
- A dolium was typically made of clay or terracotta and had a capacity of several hundred gallons.
- Dolia were often buried underground to keep their contents cool and protected from the elements.
- The shape of a dolium was designed to distribute weight evenly and prevent it from cracking under pressure.
- Dolia were also used to transport liquids and solids, such as wine, oil, and grain, over long distances.
- The Romans developed a specialized trade network for the production and distribution of dolia.
- Dolia were an important part of the Roman economy and helped to facilitate the trade of agricultural products.
- The use of dolia declined in the Middle Ages as other forms of storage and transportation became more common.
- Today, dolia are still used in some parts of the world to store and transport liquids and solids.
- Dolia are also used as decorative items in gardens and homes.
FAQs About the word dolium
A genus of large univalve mollusks, including the partridge shell and tun shells.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient Romans used dolia, large earthenware jars, to store wine, olive oil, and grain.
A dolium was typically made of clay or terracotta and had a capacity of several hundred gallons.
Dolia were often buried underground to keep their contents cool and protected from the elements.
The shape of a dolium was designed to distribute weight evenly and prevent it from cracking under pressure.
