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Definition of phial noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

phial

noun
 
/ˈfaɪəl/
 
/ˈfaɪəl/
(also vial especially in North American English)
(formal)
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  1. a small glass container, for medicine or perfumeTopics Healthcarec2
    Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French fiole, via Latin from Greek phialē, denoting a broad flat container. Compare with vial.
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