Word: siphons
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
phons
Definition: Plural of siphon; move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
Morphemes:
Affix: siphon
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon; 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
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίφων
Language: grc
Decoded: siphon
Meaning: pipe, tube
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.