Meaning and usage of the word syphon in English

The word "siphon" has its roots in the Greek word "σίσyphos" (sístyphos), which means "a bard or lyre player". This Greek word is also the origin of the mythological figure of Sisyphus, who was cursed to roll a boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down, repeating the task indefinitely. In the 14th century, the word "siphon" was borrowed into Middle English from Old French "siphon", which referred to a flute player. Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved to describe a device for drawing liquids from a higher to a lower level, such as a siphoning tube or a watering can with a siphon. Today, the word "siphon" is used in various contexts, including science, engineering, and everyday language.