fistula — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
fistula is used for these senses in English:
- pipe (woodwind instrument) A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. [from 10th c.]
- water pipe A pipe that is a conduit for water; an essential element of plumbing.
fistula — full definition
- noun An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.
- noun A tube, a pipe, or a hole.
- noun The tube through which the wine of the Eucharist was once sucked from the chalice in certain ceremonies (such as papal Masses).
pipe — full definition
- noun A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
- noun A small bowl-and-stem device used for smoking tobacco.
- verb To carry a liquid or piece of information along a channel from one place to another.