ANCONES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Ancon

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 18th century (denoting the corner or quoin of a wall or rafter): via Latin from Greek ankōn ‘bend, elbow’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈaŋkɒn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈaŋk(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a console, typically consisting of two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice.

Short Definition:

console that supports or appears to support cornice

Definition:

each of a pair of projections on either side of a block of stone or other material, used for lifting it.

Short Definition:

each of pair of projections on either side of block of stone or other material

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