Funnels

/ˈfʌnəlz/ noun, verb

Definition

Plural of funnel (cone-shaped devices for pouring liquids), or the third-person singular present tense verb meaning to pour or direct through a funnel.

Etymology

From Old French 'fonel,' derived from Latin 'infundibulum' meaning something for pouring in; pluralized with -s.

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The word 'funnel' has traveled through multiple languages—Latin to French to English—showing how scientific and practical words move along trade and translation routes!

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