kernos

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κέρνος (kérnos) or κέρχνος (kérkhnos).

Noun

kernos (plural kernoi)

  1. (historical) A pottery ring or stone tray to which are attached several small vessels for holding ritual offerings in Ancient Greece.
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