gallipot

noun

gal·​li·​pot ˈga-li-ˌpät 

1

: a small usually ceramic vessel

2

archaic : druggist

Word History

Etymology

Middle English galy pot, perhaps from galey, galy galley + pott pot entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

gallipot

noun

gal·​li·​pot ˈgal-ə-ˌpät 

: a small usually ceramic vessel with a small mouth

especially : one used by apothecaries to hold medicines