fiole
vial, phial
noun FYOL Rare
Origin: From Old French, from Latin 'phiala' (shallow cup), via Greek.
Usage Note
Fiole is a small glass bottle, typically narrow-necked, used for liquids, medicines, or samples. It appears frequently in chemistry, pharmacy, and literary descriptions of potions or poisons. In informal spoken French, fiole can also mean someone's face or head — se payer la fiole de quelqu'un means 'to make fun of someone'.
Examples
"Le chimiste verse le liquide dans une fiole."
Natural Translation
The chemist pours the liquid into a vial.
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