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colon.

The colon; large intestine

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈkɔ.ɫɔn]Classical-Latin[ˈkɔː.lon]
  1. The colon; large intestine

    declension-2 · neuter
  2. colic, a disease of the colon

    declension-2 · neuter
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κόλον (kólon).

noun[ˈkoː.ɫɔn]Classical-Latin[ˈkɔː.lon]
  1. a member or part of a verse of a poem

    declension-2
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek κῶλον (kôlon).

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