Ancones

/æŋˈkoʊ.niːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ancone; multiple architectural brackets, supports, or elbow-shaped structures.

Etymology

Standard plural form of 'ancone' in English and technical terminology.

Kelly Says

Roman buildings used multiple 'ancones' (elbow-shaped brackets) under their cornices, and you can still see them in preserved structures like the Colosseum.

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