σιφόν

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Greek

Etymology 1

Unadapted borrowing from French siphon.

Noun

σιφόν (sifónn (indeclinable)

  1. (Standard Modern Greek) siphon
  2. (Egyptiot) siphon, cistern, flusher
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Etymology 2

Unadapted borrowing from French chiffon.

Noun

σιφόν (sifónn (indeclinable)

  1. the textile chiffon

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