in antiquity, a liquid measure among the Greeks and Romans. The Roman amphora contained forty-eight sextaries, and was equal to about seven gallons one pint English wine-measure; and the Grecian or Attic amphora contained one third more.

was also a dry measure used by the Romans, and contained about three bushels.

among the Venetians, is the largest measure used for liquids, containing about 16 quarts.