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syphon

noun verb

A tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

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6
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
YP
Scrabble score
14

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noun

  1. A tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

noun

  1. A tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube

verb

  1. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

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