FLASK


Meaning of FLASK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈflask, ˈfläsk ]

noun

Etymology: Middle French flasque powder flask, ultimately from Late Latin flascon-, flasco bottle, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flaska bottle

Date: 1549

: a container often somewhat narrowed toward the outlet and often fitted with a closure: as

a. : a broad flattened necked vessel used especially to carry alcoholic beverages on the person

b. British : thermos

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