clepsydra (Q23781)
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(Latin; pl. clepsydrae: from the Greek, klepsydra, water thief). Ancient water clock; ancient device for measuring time by the gradual flow of
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| English | clepsydra | (Latin; pl. clepsydrae: from the Greek, klepsydra, water thief). Ancient water clock; ancient device for measuring time by the gradual flow of |
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clepsydra (English)
Latin pl. clepsydrae from the Greek klepsydra water thief. Ancient water clock ancient device for measuring time by the gradual flow of water. Remains found at Priene theatre in Turkey suggest that the theatre was used for timed debates and speeches."" (English)
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