Oct 13, 2021 · kelebe. One reason some words sound weird to our modern ears is that they are quite old—ancient, even. Such is the case with kelebe [ kel–uh-bee ], a term from Greek and Roman antiquity.A kelebe is “a mixing bowl, characterized by a wide neck and flanged lip from which extend two vertical handles … used to mix wine and water.” If you have ever taken in an …