murrhine (Meaning)
murrhine (a.)
Made of the stone or material called by the Romans murrha; -- applied to certain costly vases of great beauty and delicacy used by the luxurious in Rome as wine cups; as, murrhine vases, cups, vessels.
Synonyms & Antonyms of murrhine
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murrhine Sentence Examples
- The exquisite murrhine vase captivated the room with its iridescent glow.
- The ancient Egyptians prized murrhine vessels for their medicinal properties.
- The search for murrhine, a legendary material, has consumed explorers for centuries.
- Roman emperors commissioned murrhine drinking cups, believing they could detect poison.
- Murrhine tiles adorned the walls of opulent Roman palaces.
- The exact composition of murrhine remains a mystery to this day.
- Archaeologists debate whether murrhine was a type of glass, ceramic, or mineral.
- Pliny the Elder dedicated an entire chapter to murrhine in his Natural History.
- Murrhine objects were often adorned with intricate carvings and designs.
- The discovery of a murrhine vase in a Roman tomb sent ripples through the archaeological community.
FAQs About the word murrhine
Made of the stone or material called by the Romans murrha; -- applied to certain costly vases of great beauty and delicacy used by the luxurious in Rome as wine
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No antonyms found.
The exquisite murrhine vase captivated the room with its iridescent glow.
The ancient Egyptians prized murrhine vessels for their medicinal properties.
The search for murrhine, a legendary material, has consumed explorers for centuries.
Roman emperors commissioned murrhine drinking cups, believing they could detect poison.
