al-bah-REH-loh

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Italian ceramic container, typically used for storing and serving perfumes, cosmetics, or medicines.

“The antique dealer carefully placed the 16th-century albarello on the display shelf.”

2. noun

A vessel or container with a narrow neck, often used in chemistry or alchemy for mixing and storing substances.

“The alchemist carefully measured the ingredients into the albarello before adding the catalyst.”