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leucon

[ loo-kon ]

noun

, Zoology.
  1. a type of sponge having a thick body wall with a highly branched canal system leading into the spongocoel.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leucon1

< New Latin < Greek leukón, noun use of neuter of leukós white
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Example Sentences

The slaves Leucon and Rhode who had been sold in Lycia had, on the death of their master, inherited his wealth.

Stopping at Rhodes on his voyage he was discovered by Leucon and Rhode, who now took care of him.

Leucon and Rhode shared all their happiness and Hippothoos too established himself in Ephesus to be near them.

Galatea laughed delightedly at his surprises, and even Leucon smiled a grey smile.

She looked at Leucon nodding reflectively on his bench, then back to Dan, meeting his gaze.

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