Collun

/ˈkɒlən/ noun

Definition

An archaic or obsolete term for a small column or the neck region, variant of 'collum.'

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'collum' (from Latin 'collum,' meaning neck), representing a less common or dialectal form that appeared in some historical scientific texts.

Kelly Says

Language preservation in specialized fields like botany and anatomy means that old variant spellings like 'collun' sometimes survive in ancient scientific manuscripts, even after they've been superseded by more standard forms like 'collum.'

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