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spuit

Pronunciation: /spœy̯t/

“spuit” is a Dutch word. Its 5 meanings in English:

noun

  1. spout
  2. syringe
  3. injection, jab, shot
  4. euthanasia; lethal injection (particularly in relation to animals, usage in relation to humans may be considered crass)
  5. gun, rifle

Etymology

From Middle Dutch spoyte, probably related to spuien.

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