acron
[ ak-ron, -ruhn ]
/ ˈæk rɒn, -rən /
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noun
the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM acron
ac·ro·nal [ak-ruh-nl], /ˈæk rə nl/, adjectiveWords nearby acron
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Example sentences from the Web for acron
Acron of Agrigentum was a contemporary of Pythagoras, and affirmed that experience is the only true foundation of the healing art.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell ParkFrom the bounds of ancient Corythus Acron the Greek had come, leaving for exile a bride half won.
The Aeneid of Virgil|VirgilRomulus advanced at the head of his troops, while Acron appeared likewise in the fore-front of the invaders.
Romulus, Makers of History|Jacob AbbottRomulus kills Acron, routs the enemies, and returns to offer to Jupiter Feretrius the opima spolia taken from that prince.
History of Julius Caesar Vol. 1 of 2|Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873.