1. plural of phial; small bottles, typically made of glass, used for holding liquids such as medicines or perfumes

Examples

• The pharmacist filled several phials with the prescribed medication.
• The laboratory stored chemical samples in small glass phials.
• She collected antique perfume phials from the 19th century.
• The doctor handed the patient three phials of vaccine.
• The apothecary arranged dozens of phials on the wooden shelves.
• These phials contain rare essential oils imported from India.