vase

An open container, as of glass or porcelain, used for holding flowers or for ornamentation.

A hollow vessel, generally high in proportion to its horizontal diameter, and decorative in character and purpose.

Hence An object designed usually for ornament, but sometimes for other specific purposes, having somewhat the form and appearance of the vessel in the primary sense.

The body of the Corinthian and Composite capital: sometimes called tambour or drum.

A vessel adapted for various domestic purposes, and anciently for sacrificial uses; especially, a vessel of antique or elegant pattern used for ornament; See Illust. of Portland vase, under Portland.

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.

The body, or naked ground, of the Corinthian and Composite capital; — called also tambour, and drum.

The calyx of a plant.

A container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.