hydrophore

== English == === Etymology === Ancient Greek ὑδροφόρος (hudrophóros) === Noun === hydrophore (plural hydrophores) (obsolete) An instrument used to obtain specimens of water from any desired depth. (zoology) A cup-like projection that terminates the pedicels of some hydroids. (sculpture) A sculpture of a standing female figure carrying a water vessel on her head. A tank used to provide water pressure.