Definition

A small decorative bottle that usually has a tight cap or stopper, often used for holding perfumes or liquids.

Example

She carefully placed the perfume in a beautiful flacon on her dresser.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful flacon for my perfume collection.

That sounds lovely! What does it look like?

It's a small, decorative bottle with intricate designs.

I bet it adds a nice touch to your shelf!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flacon comes from the Old French 'flacon', meaning a small bottle or flask. The term is derived from the Latin 'flasco', which means a flask or bottle. Thus, 'flacon' refers to a small container, typically used for holding liquids.

Memory Tip

Picture a small 'bottle' ('flacon') that holds your favorite perfume or potion. This helps you remember that a flacon is a small container.

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