Colon Definition
kōlən
cola, colones, colons
noun
colons
A mark of punctuation (:) used before an extended quotation, explanation, example, series, etc. and after the salutation of a formal letter.
Webster's New World
The sign (:) used between numbers or groups of numbers in expressions of time (2:30 am ) and ratios (1:2).
American Heritage
In Greek prosody, a section of a prosodic period, consisting of a group of two to six feet forming a rhythmic unit with a principal accent.
Webster's New World
That part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum.
Webster's New World
An analogous unit or division of classical Greek or Latin prose.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- El Salvadoran colon
- Costa Rican colon
- aspinwall
Other Word Forms of Colon
Noun
Singular:
colon
Plural:
colns, colonsOrigin of Colon
Latin cōlon part of a verse from Greek kōlon limb, member, metrical unit
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Middle English from Latin from Greek kolon large intestine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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