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hydrant

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪdɹənt/

The English word “hydrant” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.

Etymology

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.

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