ancon

an·con

 (ăng′kŏn′)

n. pl. an·con·es (-kō′nēz)

A projecting bracket that is used in classical architecture to carry the upper elements of a cornice; a console.

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[Latin ancōn, from Greek ankōn, elbow.]

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ancon

(ˈæŋkɒn) or

ancone

n, pl ancones (æŋˈkəʊniːz)

1. (Architecture) architect a projecting bracket or console supporting a cornice

2. (Anatomy) a former technical name for elbow

[C18: from Greek ankōn a bend]

anconal, anconeal adj

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an•con

(ˈæŋ kɒn)

n., pl. an•co•nes (æŋˈkoʊ niz)

1. the elbow.

2. a bracket or console, as one supporting part of a cornice.

[1700–10; < Latin < Greek ankṓn elbow]

an•co′nal, an•co′ne•al, adj.

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