spittoon
[ spi-toon ]
/ spɪˈtun /
noun
a cuspidor.
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Words nearby spittoon
spitting image, spitting snake, spittle, spittlebug, spittle insect, spittoon, spit up, spitz, spitzenburg, spiv, spivvy
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British Dictionary definitions for spittoon
spittoon
/ (spɪˈtuːn) /
noun
a receptacle for spit, usually in a public place
Word Origin for spittoon
C19: from spit 1 + -oon: see saloon, balloon, etc
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