vial

vi·al

noun \ˈvī(-ə)l\

Definition of VIAL

: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids

Origin of VIAL

Middle English fiole, viole, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin fiola, alteration of Latin phiala — more at phial

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Household Terms

cruet, curiosity, duvet, fiasco, sham, taper, valance, whatnot

Rhymes with VIAL

dial, file, isle, pile, smile, spile, stile, style, tile, trial, while, wile