English Explanatory Dictionary

spittoon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A receptacle for spit (saliva); especially, one used by people using chewing tobacco or snuff.

Pronunciation

/spɪˈtuːn/ En-us-spittoon.oga

Word forms

spittoon spittoons spitoon

Etymology

From spit + -oon.

Synonyms

cuspidor goboon pigdan spitbox spit bucket spit-cup
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