[spruː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a channel through which metal or plastic is poured into a mould


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: of unknown origin

[spruː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a disease of the small intestine causing malabsorption of food


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Dutch spruw ‘thrush’; perhaps related to Flemish spruwen ‘sprinkle’

[spruː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- asparagus with very thin, tender stalks


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin