Associations to the word «Syphon»

Wiktionary

SYPHON, noun. Alternative spelling of siphon
SYPHON, verb. Alternative spelling of siphon
SYPHON THE PYTHON, verb. (idiomatic) (slang) (of a male) To urinate.

Dictionary definition

SYPHON, noun. A tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube.
SYPHON, noun. A tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled.
SYPHON, verb. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley