1. Plural of kylix; ancient Greek drinking cups with a wide, shallow bowl and two horizontal handles, typically used for wine.
Usage: archaeology; classical studies; also spelled 'kylices'

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several red-figure kylixes from the 5th century BCE.
• Ancient Greek kylixes were often decorated with scenes of symposiums and mythological figures.
• Archaeologists discovered fragments of kylixes at the excavation site.
• The kylixes on display show the evolution of Greek pottery techniques over centuries.
• Scholars study the inscriptions on kylixes to learn about daily life in ancient Athens.