clepsydra (redirected from clepsydrae)

clep·sy·dra  (klps-dr)

n. pl. clep·sy·dras or clep·sy·drae (-dr)

An ancient device that measured time by marking the regulated flow of water through a small opening. Also called water glass.

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[Latin, from Greek klepsudra : kleptein, kleps-, to steal + hudr, water; see wed-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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clepsydra

an instrument for measuring time by the controlled flow of water or mercury through a small opening.

See also: Instruments, Time

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clepsydra - clock that measures time by the escape of water water clock, water glass clock - a timepiece that shows the time of day