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† sīpho (-on; in many MSS. also written sīfo), ōnis, m., = σίφων (a small pipe).

  1. I. A siphon (called also diabetes): sipho, quem diabeten vocant mechanici, Col. 3, 10, 2; 9, 14, 15; Lucil. ap. Cic. Fin. 2, 8, 23; Sen. Q. N. 2, 16; Plin. 2, 65, 66, § 166; 32, 10, 42, § 124; Luc. 7, 156; Juv. 6, 310.
      1. 2. A little pipe to suck drinks through, a drinking-tube, Cels. 1, 8 fin.
  2. II. A kind of fireengine, Dig. 33, 7, 12, § 18; Plin. Ep. 10, 42, 2; Isid. 20, 6, 9.