canister

n. [ L. canistrum a basket woven from reeds Gr. &unr_;, fr. ka`nh, ka`nna reed; cf. F. canistre. See Cane, and Canaster. ] 1. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Mil.) A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot. [ 1913 Webster ]