Canister
Canister (kan"is*tẽr) , noun
[Latin canistrum a basket woven from reeds Greek {not transcribed}, from ka`nh, ka`nna reed; compare French canistre. See Cane, and Canaster.]
1.
A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, etc.
2.
A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, etc.
3.
(Military) 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.