Beaker \Beak"er\ (b[=e]k"[~e]r), n. [OE. biker; akin to Icel.
   bikarr, Sw. b[aum]gare, Dan. baeger, G. becher, It.
   bicchiere; -- all fr. LL. bicarium, prob. fr. Gr. bi^kos wine
   jar, or perh. L. bacar wine vessel. Cf. {Pitcher} a jug.]
   1. A large drinking cup, with a wide mouth, supported on a
      foot or standard.
      
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   2. An open-mouthed, thin glass vessel, having a projecting
      lip for pouring; -- used for holding solutions requiring
      heat. --Knight.
      
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