How the Latin language influenced English with the word 'fiasco'

'Fiasco' is a word borrowed from Latin 'fiasco'. The word entered the English language some time around 1887.

fiasco [noun] [1887]

• bottle
• a bulbous long-necked straw-covered bottle for wine

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Etymology: Italian, from Late Latin 'flasco' bottle

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