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flacon
[ flak-uhn; French fla-kawn ]
/ ˈflæk ən; French flaˈkɔ̃ /
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noun, plural flac·ons [flak-uhnz; French fla-kawn]. /ˈflæk ənz; French flaˈkɔ̃/.
a small bottle or flask with a stopper, especially one used for perfume.
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Origin of flacon
From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at flagon
Words nearby flacon
flabellum, flaccid, flaccidity, flack, flackery, flacon, flag, flag captain, flag day, flag down, flagellant
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How to use flacon in a sentence
On leaving, our host handed each of us a little flacon of most delicious attar of roses.
The Last Voyage|Lady (Annie Allnutt) BrasseyThe Earl rushed to the mantel-piece, where he saw a flacon of Otto's eau-de-Cologne, and,' &c.
Burlesques|William Makepeace ThackerayElle prit le plus beau Flacon d'argent qui fut dans le logis.
Popular Tales|Charles Perrault
British Dictionary definitions for flacon
flacon
/ (French flakɔ̃) /
noun
a small stoppered bottle or flask, such as one used for perfume
Word Origin for flacon
C19: from French; see flagon
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