phial
phi·al
phial · phials
A bottle or other vessel for containing a liquidA bottle or other vessel for containing a liquid; originally any such vessel, especially one for holding a beverage; now (specifically), a small, narrow glass bottle with a cap used to hold liquid chemicals, medicines, etc.
/ˈfaɪəl/
Meaning
1 senses(dated)A bottle or other vessel for containing a liquid; originally any such vessel, especially one for holding a beverage; now (specifically), a small, narrow glass bottle with a cap used to hold liquid chemicals, medicines, etc.
More definitions
- a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
Origin
The noun is derived partly:The noun is derived partly:
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