anconoid
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Anconoid — An co*noid, a. Elbowlike; anconal. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anconoid — adj. of an elbow; in the shape of an elbow … English contemporary dictionary
anconoid — an·co·noid … English syllables
anconoid — ˈaŋkəˌnȯid adjective Etymology: New Latin ancon + English oid : resembling an elbow … Useful english dictionary
ancon — anconal /ang kohn l/, anconeal /ang koh nee euhl/, adj. anconoid, adj. /ang kon/, n., pl. ancones /ang koh neez/. 1. the elbow. 2. Archit. a bracket or console, as one supporting part of a cornice. [1700 10; < L < Gk ankón elbow] * * * ▪ Panama… … Universalium
ancon — noun /ˈæŋkɒn/ a) A console that appears to support a cornice. b) The elbow. See Also: anconad, anconagra, anconitis, anconoid … Wiktionary
anconal — a. pertaining to the elbow. ♦ anconoid, a. like an elbow … Dictionary of difficult words
