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thermos.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθɜː.mɒs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθɝ.məs/Canada, General-American
  1. A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

Where this word comes from

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

noun
  1. A unit of measure whose identification remains very unclear.

    historical
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek θέρμος (thérmos).

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