/ Dictionary / Index A ampulla: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: am•pul•la Pronunciation: (am-pul'u, -pool'u), [key] — pl. -pul•lae a dilated portion of a canal or duct, esp. of the semicircular canals of the ear. any flask-shaped structure. a vessel for the wine and water used at the altar. a vessel for holding consecrated oil. a two-handled bottle having a somewhat globular shape, made of glass or earthenware, used by the ancient Romans for holding oil, wine, or perfumes. See Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: ampulla (Thesaurus) ampule ampullaceous Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language