Anconas

/æŋˈkoʊ.nəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ancona; multiple coastal cities named Ancona, or multiple wooden anchors and architectural supports.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'ancona' using the '-s' ending in English.

Kelly Says

There are actually several harbor cities named Ancona across the Mediterranean—once you name one place after an elbow, you can name any similar-shaped harbor the same way.

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