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Where does “nozzle” come from?

Nozzle derives from Middle English noselle, of uncertain origin and meaning.

nozzle (English): A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent...

Definitions

  1. A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent...

Ancestry of “nozzle”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishnoselle—

Words derived from “nozzle”

  • nozzled
  • nozzleman
  • micronozzle
Every word from Middle English noselle →