Where does “cōlon” come from?
cōlon (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κῶλον — part of something, member; part of the body:...
cōlon (Latin): The colon; large intestine
Definitions
- The colon; large intestine
Ancestry of “cōlon”, step by step
cōlon traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek κῶλον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῶλον | part of something, member; part of the body:... |
via Ancient Greek κόλον
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόλον | large intestine; type of food preserved in pots;... |