colon
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/ˈkəʊlən/
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/ˈkəʊlən/
noun
R
A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce lists, explanations, or quoted speech.
Use a colon to introduce examples: apples, bananas, and oranges.
R
The large intestine where water is absorbed from food waste.
The doctor examined his colon during the procedure.
translation
A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce lists, explanations, or quoted speech.; The large intestine where water is absorbed from food waste.
Word Forms
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colons