The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cupping \Cup"ping\ (k?p"p?ng), n. (Med.) The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot. Also, sometimes, a similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.
Cupping glass, a glass cup in which a partial vacuum is produced by heat, in the process of cupping.
Dry cupping, the application of a cupping instrument without scarification, to draw blood to the surface, produce counter irritation, etc.
Wet cupping, the operation of drawing blood by the application of a cupping instrument after scarification.
Wiktionary
n. (context archaic medicine English) A glass vessel used in cupping.
Usage examples of "cupping glass".
Murzuflos had just taken away the cupping glass and was now rubbing him with raid.