Cryptic crossword clue
Horny old Greek’s vessel sounds groovy, man! 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RHYTON

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What does RHYTON mean?

RHYTON noun
  1. A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having one handle and usually a base in the form of a head.
  2. A Thracian drinking horn.

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