aquaeductus

noun

aq·​uae·​duc·​tus

ˌakwəˈdəktəs,

-wēˈ-

plural aquaeducti

-ˌtī,

-ˌtē

: the right in law to lead or conduct water over the land of another

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, conveying of water, aqueduct

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