Căn'is-ter, n.

n. [Lat. canistrum, canistra, pl., and canistrī, pl., a basket woven from reeds, Gr. κάνιστρον, from κάνη, κάννα, reed; Fr. canastre and canistre.]

1. A small basket of rushes, reeds, or willow twigs, &c.
2. A small box or case for holding tea, coffee, &c.