acron

[ ak-ron, -ruhn ]

noun

1. the unsegmented, preoral portion of the body of an arthropod.

Other Words From

• ac·ro·nal [ak, -r, uh, -nl], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acron¹

< New Latin < Greek ákron, neuter singular of ákros; acro-

Example Sentences

Acron of Agrigentum was a contemporary of Pythagoras, and affirmed that experience is the only true foundation of the healing art.

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From the bounds of ancient Corythus Acron the Greek had come, leaving for exile a bride half won.

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Romulus advanced at the head of his troops, while Acron appeared likewise in the fore-front of the invaders.

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Romulus kills Acron, routs the enemies, and returns to offer to Jupiter Feretrius the opima spolia taken from that prince.

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