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bunghole

American  
[buhng-hohl] / ˈbʌŋˌhoʊl /

noun

  1. a hole in a cask through which it is filled.

bunghole British  
/ ˈbʌŋˌhəʊl /

noun

  1. a hole in a cask, barrel, etc, through which liquid can be poured or drained

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Etymology

Origin of bunghole

First recorded in 1565–75; bung 1 + hole

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