Monday word: clepsydra

[ersatz-read.livejournal.com]

clepsydra (klĕp′sĭ-drə), noun

An instrument for measuring time by the controlled flow of water through a small opening; a water clock.

Etymology:  Greek, klepstein, to steal + hudor, water.

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

What a great word, where did you find it?

[ersatz-read.livejournal.com]

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/explore/weird-and-wonderful-words

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

I always wanted one of these as a kid.