soupape

French

Etymology

From sous (under) +‎ pape (jaw). Compare Spanish sopapo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /su.pap/

Noun

soupape f (plural soupapes)

  1. valve
  2. outlet, overflow
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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Ottoman Turkish: صوپاپ
    • Turkish: supap
  • Persian: سوپاپ (supâp)

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