PHIALA
\fˈa͡ɪələ], \fˈaɪələ], \f_ˈaɪ_ə_l_ə]\
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A small bottle, in which apothecaries are in the habit of sending out their mixtures, draughts, &c.: hence called Medicine Vials, (F.) Fioles d Medecine. They are usually sold in grosses, and assorted into vials of oz. 8; oz. 4; oz. 3; oz 2; oz. 11/2; oz. 1; and oz. 1/2
By Robley Dunglison