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leucon
[ loo-kon ]
noun
, Zoology.
- 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.
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Stopping at Rhodes on his voyage he was discovered by Leucon and Rhode, who now took care of him.
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Leucon and Rhode shared all their happiness and Hippothoos too established himself in Ephesus to be near them.
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Galatea laughed delightedly at his surprises, and even Leucon smiled a grey smile.
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She looked at Leucon nodding reflectively on his bench, then back to Dan, meeting his gaze.
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