Ἀρδάνιον

[Meaning a] pot, "belly", from which animals drink. And it is said [to be derived] from the [verb] a)/rdein ["to water"]. It also used to be set in front of the door[s] of the dead, for those who are entering or exiting to sprinkle water around. Women also would use the water-trough, those scrubbing their yarn in it.