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canister Definition


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canister
noun
    1. A metal or plastic container for storing tea or other dry foods.
    2. military.
      A metal cylinder filled with gas or metal shot, which explodes when thrown or fired.
Etymology: 17c: from Latin canistrum, from Greek kanastron basket, from kanna reed.



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