clepsydra in English
noun
1
an ancient time-measuring device worked by a flow of water.
Further back, the Chinese and the Romans used clepsydras (water clocks) at about the same time, although Egyptian sundials go further back.
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1. However, when clouds blocked the sun or when night fell, they used a clepsydra, or water clock.