ancon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæŋkɒn/
Etymology
From Latin ancōn, from Ancient Greek ἀγκών (ankṓn, “bend, elbow, cranny”).
Meanings
- (obsolete) The corner of a wall or rafter.
- A console that appears to support a cornice.
- The elbow.
- The olecranon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ancones | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ancons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |