syphon meaning

syphon as a 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

   Synonyms: siphon

   Type of: tube

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

   Synonyms: siphon

   Type of: organ

syphon as a verb

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

   Synonyms: siphon, siphon off

   Type of: draw

How to pronounce syphon

syphon is pronounced /ˈsaɪfən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with syphon

• hyphen