phial

Meanings

• noun

  A small bottle or vial, often used for storing or dispensing liquids.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfaɪəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

vial

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Variants

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phial , phials

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Etymology

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From Greek phiale, a flat dish or cup.

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Trivia

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1. Phials were used in ancient Greece to mix wine and water during meals.

2. The smallest phial ever made is only 1.5 centimeters tall and was discovered in a Roman tomb.

3. In alchemy, a phial was used to store the elixir of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. vial: Synonym for phial, used interchangeably.

2. ampoule: A type of phial used for storing and administering medicines or vaccines.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, phials were used as drinking cups during rituals and feasts. In modern times, they are commonly used in laboratories and pharmacies.

How to Memorize "phial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, narrow-necked bottle or vial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a laboratory or pharmacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'phial' as 'p' for 'potion' in a 'vial'.

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