colon

Definition

• n. the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
• n. the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
• n. the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
• n. a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal

Word forms

Plural

colons

Example sentences

1. n.

   In writing, a colon is often used to introduce a list or an explanation.

2. n.

   The doctor explained that the colon is an important part of the digestive system.