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colus.

large intestine; colon; pain in large intestine, colic; distaff; woman's concern; spinning; Fate's distaff w/threads of life; destiny;

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈkɔ.ɫʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈkɔː.lus]
  1. distaff: a tool used in spinning fiber, such as wool

    declension-2 · declension-4
  2. spinning, spun thread

    declension-2 · declension-4
Where this word comes from

Of uncertain origin, though possibly related to colō (“to till, cultivate”); attempts have been made to connect it to colubra (“female serpent”).

noun[ˈkoː.ɫʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈkɔː.lus]
  1. alternative form of cōlon

    alt-of · alternative · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Alternative form of cōlon (“the colon”).

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