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Date: 1300-1400
Origin: Probably from Latin spica 'part of a corn plant where the grain grows'

spigot

 noun
     
Related topics: Daily Life, Technology
spig‧ot [countable]
1D a tap in a large container that controls the flow of liquid from it
2 especially American EnglishDT an outdoor tap
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