flacon

noun

fla·con | \ˈfla-kən,

-ˌkän;fla-ˈkōⁿ\

Definition of flacon

: a small usually ornamental bottle with a tight cap

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The substantial glass flacon of the eau de parfum is filled with a pale pink liquor. — Hannah Morrill, Harper's BAZAAR, "Alexander McQueen Launches First Fragrance," 1 Sep. 2016

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The first known use of flacon was in 1824

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