Where does “syphon” come from?

Syphon is an alternate spelling of siphon, from Latin sipho, from Ancient Greek σίφων, a tube for conveying liquid.

syphon (English): Alternative spelling of siphon

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	siphon	A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the...
2	Middle French	siphon	—
3	Old French	sifon	—
4	Latin	sīphō	a siphon or tube
5	Ancient Greek	σίφων	tube, pipe; siphon, used for drawing wine out of...