What does the cryptic crossword clue "Container for drink - mother's ruin? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Container". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MOTHERS ("- mother's") [anagram: "ruin?"] = THERMOS; definition: "Container" The answer is THERMOS.

Container for drink - mother's ruin? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #22483 | 15 Across | 2002-04-02 flower

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