What's the difference between tampion and tampoon?

Tampion


Definition:

  • (n.) A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use.
  • (n.) A plug for upper end of an organ pipe.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The protein-binding assay developed by Brown, Albano, Ekins, Sgherzi & Tampion [(1971) Biochem.

Tampoon


Definition:

  • (n.) The stopper of a barrel; a bung.

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