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leucon

Pronunciation: /ˈluːkɒn/
Definition of leucon

noun

Zoology
  • a sponge of a grade of structure of the most complex type, composed of a mass of flagellated chambers and water canals. Compare with ascon and sycon.

Derivatives

leuconoid

adjective

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Definition of leucon in the US English dictionary
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