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Greetings, history buff! A clepsydra was an ancient water clock used to measure time. From the Greek words "kleptein" (to steal) and "hydor" (water), this ingenious device is a reminder of how humans have always tried to capture the flow of time. Ready to steal a moment with the clepsydra? WORD OF THE DAY August 21, 2024 clepsydra [ klep-si-druh ] noun an ancient device for measuring time by the regulated flow of water or mercury through a small aperture Learn More About This Word Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or Contact Us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding our privacy policy, please visit this link. Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA