Definitions of hydrant
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a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or casksynonyms: tap, water faucet, water taptype of:plumbing fixturea fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building
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a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworkstypes:type of:discharge pipea pipe through which fluids can be discharged
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Elements of the Universe: Hydr, Hydro ("Water")
The ancients believed that the universe was composed of five basic elements: earth, air, fire, water, and sky. The Greek and Latin words for these elements still show up in our language today. Learn these words that come from the Greek word hydor, meaning "water." Here are links to our complete set of Elements of the Universe lists: Cosm, Cosmo ("Universe") / Terr, Terra ("Earth") / Geo ("Earth") / Hydr, Hydro ("Water") / Aqua ("Water") / Ign, Igni ("Fire") / Pyr, Pyro ("Fire") / Aer, Aero ("Air") / Aether ("Sky") / Aster, Astro ("Star") / Sol ("Sun")
