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flask

noun \ˈflask, ˈfläsk\

: a container that is shaped like a flattened bottle and that is used to carry alcohol

: a glass bottle used in scientific laboratories

Full Definition of FLASK

: a container often somewhat narrowed toward the outlet and often fitted with a closure: as

a : a broad flattened necked vessel used especially to carry alcoholic beverages on the person

b British : thermos

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Origin of FLASK

Middle French flasque powder flask, ultimately from Late Latin flascon-, flasco bottle, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German flaska bottle

First Known Use: 1549

Other Household Terms

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

Rhymes with FLASK

ask, bask, Basque, cask, casque, mask, masque, Pasch, Rask, task

FLASK Defined for Kids

flask

noun \ˈflask\

Definition of FLASK for Kids

: a container like a bottle with a flat or rounded body

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