The word is composed of "Wasser" (water) and "Hahn" (rooster). Historically, pipes and fountain spouts were often shaped like animal heads, frequently taking the form of a rooster.
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der Wasserhahn
water rooster = faucet / tap
The word is composed of "Wasser" (water) and "Hahn" (rooster). Historically, pipes and fountain spouts were often shaped like animal heads, frequently taking the form of a rooster.