Vial
/vaɪəl/noun
A small glass container, typically used for holding liquids.
Did you know?In medieval alchemy, vials were believed to hold not just liquids, but the essence of life itself, often used in mystical transformations.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weie-
“to be strong, lively, or vigorous.”
Latin
Latin
vitrum
“glass; a transparent substance.”
Old French
Old French
vielle
“a small bottle or vial.”
Middle English
Middle English
vial
“a small bottle for holding liquids.”
Modern English
English
vial
“a small container, typically cylindrical, used for holding liquids.”