Aquaducts

/ˈɑkwədʌkts/ noun

Definition

Plural of aquaduct; multiple channels or artificial conduits for carrying water over distances (non-standard spelling of 'aqueducts').

Etymology

Plural form of the variant spelling aquaduct, following standard English pluralization with '-s', though aqueduct/aqueducts remains the standard form.

Kelly Says

Roman aquaducts were engineering marvels—some still stand 2,000 years later—and Rome built 11 of them by 400 CE, moving 300 gallons per person daily in the city (vs. 50 gallons for modern Americans)!

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