aqueduct

 
Pronunciation: /ˈakwɪdʌkt/

noun

  • 1a bridge or viaduct carrying a waterway over a valley or other gap.
  • an artificial channel for conveying water.
  • 2 Anatomy a small duct in the body containing fluid.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from obsolete French (now aqueduc), from Latin aquae ductus 'conduit', from aqua 'water' + ducere 'to lead'

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