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Patera

Noun: A shallow, flat-bottomed bowl

A patera is a shallow, flat-bottomed bowl typically used for religious ceremonies or as decorative objects.

Example sentence:

She placed the offering on the altar in a beautifully crafted patera.

Noun: A large crater on the moon

Patera refers to a large crater on the moon, often having a broad, flat floor and steep walls.

Example sentence:

The astronauts carefully inspected the patera on the moon's surface, gathering valuable scientific data.

Noun: An ancient Roman small sacrificial dish

In ancient Rome, a patera was a small sacrificial dish used in religious ceremonies.

Example sentence:

The priest poured the sacred wine into the patera before offering it to the gods.

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