An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A portable vessel for liquids, typically cylindrical and often of glass or plastic
with a narrow neck that can be closed.
→ magnetic bottle, → Leyden jar.

Etymology (EN): From O.Fr. bo(u)teille, from L.L. butticula diminutive of L. buttis “a cask.”

Etymology (PE): Botri, loan from Fr. bouteille or E. bottle, as above.