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flacon

[ flak-uh n; French fla-kawn ]
/ ˈflæk ən; French flaˈkɔ̃ /
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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.

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Origin of flacon

From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at flagon

Words nearby flacon

flabelli-, flabellum, flaccid, flack, flackery, flacon, flag, flag captain, flag day, flag down, flag fall
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Words related to flacon

flask, beaker, jug, vial, urn, chalice, decanter, canteen, carafe, bottle, bota, thermos, crock, glass, retort, jar, ewer, noggin, bag, fiasco

Example sentences from the Web for flacon

  • The Earl rushed to the mantel-piece, where he saw a flacon of Otto's eau-de-Cologne, and,' &c.

    Burlesques|William Makepeace Thackeray

  • Elle 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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