I knew there was one t, but not y. Er, why.
The word 'tank' has a surprising variety of slang meanings, actually.
I was today years old, as the kids say, when I learned that the formal and former name of the melon baller is the parisienne scoop. Balls cut from fruits or vegetables are parisiennes.
There will be a lot of hot takes tomorrow.
Not entirely sure that's how it ought to be spelled, though.
In case it helps…. https://www.drtimlomas.com/lexicography