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Webster 1913 Edition

Vase

Vase

(vās or väz; 277)
,
Noun.
[F.
vase
; cf. Sp. & It.
vaso
; fr. L.
vas
,
vasum
. Cf.
Vascular
,
Vessel
.]
1.
A vessel adapted for various domestic purposes, and anciently for sacrificial uses; especially, a vessel of antique or elegant pattern used for ornament;
as, a porcelain
vase
; a gold
vase
; a Grecian
vase
.
See Illust. of
Portland vase
, under
Portland
.
No chargers then were wrought in burnished gold,
Nor silver
vases
took the forming mold.
Pope.
2.
(Arch.)
(a)
A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of
Niche
.
(b)
The body, or naked ground, of the Corinthian and Composite capital; – called also
tambour
, and
drum
.
3.
(Bot.)
The calyx of a plant.

Webster 1828 Edition

Vase

VASE

,
Noun.
[L. vas, vasa, a vessel.]
1.
A vessel for domestic use, or for use in temples; as a vase for sacrifice, an urn, &c.
2.
An ancient vessel dug out of the ground or from rubbish, and kept as a curiosity.
3.
In architecture, an ornament of sculpture, placed on socles or pedestals, representing the vessels of the ancients, as incensepots, flower-pots, &c. They usually crown or finish facades or frontispieces.
4.
The body of the Corinthian and Composite capital; called also the tambor or drum.
5.
Among florists, the calyx of a plant, as of a tulip.
6.
Among goldsmiths, the middle of a church candlestick.
7.
A solid piece of ornamental marble.

Definition 2024

vaše

vaše

See also: vase and Vase

Czech

Pronoun

vaše

  1. nominative neuter singular of váš ‎(“yours”)
  2. accusative neuter singular of váš ‎(“yours”)
  3. nominative inanimate masculine plural of váš ‎(“yours”)
  4. accusative inanimate masculine plural of váš ‎(“yours”)
  5. nominative feminine plural of váš ‎(“yours”)
  6. accusative feminine plural of váš ‎(“yours”)
  7. nominative neuter plural of váš ‎(“yours”)
  8. accusative neuter plural of váš ‎(“yours”)

Slovak

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈva.ʃɛ/

Pronoun

vaše

  1. nominative neuter singular of váš
  2. accusative neuter singular of váš
  3. nominative inanimate masculine plural of váš
  4. accusative inanimate masculine plural of váš
  5. nominative feminine plural of váš
  6. accusative feminine plural of váš
  7. nominative neuter plural of váš
  8. accusative neuter plural of váš

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