Spigot-Like
/ˈspɪɡət laɪk/noun
Resembling or characteristic of a spigot, especially in shape or function.
Did you know?Spigot likely developed from Old French forms related to “spike,” linking a device that controls flowing liquid with the image of a pointed plug or projection.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*spey- / *spei-
“To be pointed or sharp; a reconstructed root associated with pointed objects.”
Classical Latin
Latin
spīca
“A spike, ear of grain, or pointed projection.”
Old French
Old French
espie / espigot
“A spike or pointed object; espigot developed as a diminutive or related form referring to a projecting plug or tap.”
14th Century
Middle English
spigot
“A peg, plug, or tap used to stop or control the flow of liquid.”
Modern English
English
spigot-like
“Resembling a spigot; formed from spigot plus the productive suffix-like.”