Main Entry:

aq·ue·duct

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-kwə-ˌdəkt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin aquaeductus, from aquae (genitive of aqua) + ductus act of leading — more at duct

Date:

1538

1 a: a conduit for water ; especially : one for carrying a large quantity of flowing water b: a structure for conveying a canal over a river or hollow2: a canal or passage in a part or organ