CLEPSYDRA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
clock that measures time by the escape of water
Synonyms
Water glass, Water clock, Clepsydra
📖 Fun Facts About Clepsydra
- • A clepsydra is an ancient water clock used to measure time for speeches and rituals before mechanical clocks.
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "clepsydra" comes from Ancient Greek κλεψύδρα, which was borrowed from Latin clepsydra.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek philosophy and science introduced thousands of precise technical terms still used today.