thermos

/ˈθɝ.məs/

UK: /ˈθɜː.mɒs/

Θɝ · məs (2 syllables)

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Definition

A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

Etymology

Genericization of the trademark Thermos, from Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “warm”). Possibly related to English warm.

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