Bibcock

/ˈbɪbkɒk/ noun

Definition

A water tap or faucet with a bent-down nozzle that allows water to flow downward into a container.

Etymology

From 'bib' (to drink/flow) + 'cock' (a valve or faucet). The name describes the function of allowing liquid to flow for drinking.

Kelly Says

Bibcocks are still used in every British garden, but Americans call them something else—it's a perfect example of how two English-speaking countries developed completely different names for the same object.

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