US /ˈɡæl.iˌpɑːt/ UK /ˈɡæl.i.pɒt/
noun

Meanings

  1. 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.

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