gallipot

noun

gal·​li·​pot ˈga-li-ˌpät How to pronounce gallipot (audio)
1
: a small usually ceramic vessel
2
archaic : druggist

Word History

Etymology

Middle English galy pot, perhaps from galey, galy galley + pott pot entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gallipot was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Gallipot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallipot. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

gallipot

noun
gal·​li·​pot ˈgal-ə-ˌpät How to pronounce gallipot (audio)
: a small usually ceramic vessel with a small mouth
especially : one used by apothecaries to hold medicines
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