PHIAL


Meaning of PHIAL in English

[ 'fʌɪəl ]

■ noun a small cylindrical glass bottle, typically for medical samples or medicines.

Origin

ME: from OFr. fiole , via L. from Gk ~ē , denoting a broad flat container; cf. vial .

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