σίφων

Ancient Greek

Etymology

A technical term, with a formation similar to ἄμβων (ámbōn) and δόλων (dólōn). Usually connected to Latin tībia (shinbone; pipe, flute), both of uncertain origin. Possibly a non-Indo-European loan source.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σῑ́φων (sī́phōn) m (genitive σῑ́φωνος); third declension

  1. tube, pipe
  2. siphon, used for drawing wine out of the cask
  3. drainage tube for hydrocele
  4. service pipe for water in houses
  5. waterspout from the gutters of the roof

Declension

Derived terms

  • σιφωνίζω (siphōnízō)
  • σιφώνιον (siphṓnion)
  • σιφωνολογία (siphōnología)

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