1. A tall, narrow-necked ancient Greek jug or flask, typically used for holding oil or wine.
Usage: archaeology; classical antiquity
2. A genus of tropical South American trees of the family Lecythidaceae, including the Brazil nut tree.
Usage: botany

Examples

• The museum displayed a collection of ancient lecythis vessels from the 5th century BCE.
• Archaeologists carefully excavated the lecythis to study its decorative patterns.
• The lecythis was a common funerary object in ancient Greek burials.
• Lecythis trees are native to the Amazon rainforest and produce large, woody seed pods.
• The genus Lecythis includes several species valued for their timber and nuts.