flacon
[flak-uh n; French fla-kawn]
noun, plural flac·ons [flak-uh nz; French fla-kawn] /ˈflæk ənz; French flaˈkɔ̃/.
a small bottle or flask with a stopper, especially one used for perfume.
Origin of flacon
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Related Words for flacon
flask, beaker, jug, vial, urn, chalice, decanter, canteen, carafe, bottle, bota, thermos, crock, glass, retort, jar, ewer, noggin, bag, fiascoExamples from the Web for flacon
Historical Examples of flacon
The Earl rushed to the mantel-piece, where he saw a flacon of Otto's eau-de-Cologne, and,' &c.
BurlesquesWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
Elle prit le plus beau Flacon d'argent qui fut dans le logis.
Popular TalesCharles Perrault
flacon
noun
Word Origin for flacon
C19: from French; see flagon
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