gallipot C2 Topic:Tools, Machines & Construction US /ˈɡæl.iˌpɑːt/ UK /ˈɡæl.i.pɒt/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun A small, glazed earthenware jar once used by apothecaries for holding medicine and ointment The apothecary stored the ointment in a small gallipot. Etymology From uncertain first element + pot. Topics Tools, Machines & Construction External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # gallipot **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈɡæl.iˌpɑːt/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈɡæl.i.pɒt/ ## Meanings 1. A small, glazed earthenware jar once used by apothecaries for holding medicine and ointment ## Examples - The apothecary stored the ointment in a small gallipot. ## Etymology From uncertain first element + pot. ## Topics - Tools, Machines & Construction markdown