(archaeology) An ancient vase that a painter is named after, since the painter's actual identity is not known but can be recognised by the characteristic style or artistic content.

plural of name vase

Alternative spelling of lachrymal vase.

(historical) A phial holding the tears of mourners at a funeral.

plural of lachrymal vase

Alternative letter-case form of vaseline

(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

A surname from Old French.

plural of vasectomy

to perform a vasectomy