Florence flask

noun

Flor·​ence flask ˈflȯr-ən(t)s- 

ˈflär-

: a round usually flat-bottomed laboratory vessel with a long neck

Word History

Etymology

Florence, Italy; from the use of flasks of this shape for certain Italian wines

First Known Use

1744, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Florence flask

noun

Flor·​ence flask ˌflȯr-ən(t)s-  ˌflär- 

: a round usually flat-bottomed glass laboratory container with a long neck

Etymology

named for Florence, city in Italy; so called from the fact that at one time some Italian wines were sold in bottles of this shape

Medical Definition

Florence flask

noun

Flor·​ence flask ˌflȯr-ən(t)s-, ˌflär- 

: a round usually flat-bottomed laboratory vessel with a long neck