Balcon

/ (ˈbɔːlkən) /

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noun

Sir Michael . 1896–1977, British film producer; his films made at Ealing Studios include the comedies Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

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Words nearby Balcon

balbriggan, Balbuena, Balch, balche, Balch Springs, Balcon, balconet, balconette, balcony, bald, baldachin

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How to use Balcon in a sentence

Above the principal doorway of this faade is a balcon jour before the great window which lights the main nave.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine|Francis Miltoun
Their mangled members round his balcon fall, Scorch'd in the flames, and dasht on every wall: Sad field of contemplation!
The Columbiad|Joel Barlow
Elizabeth returned the greeting, and set off to walk back at a quick pace to Balcon Lane.
The King's Daughters|Emily Sarah Holt
And he began to walk towards Balcon Lane, still firmly holding Elizabeth by the arm.
The King's Daughters|Emily Sarah Holt

I want to get in—a place in the boxes, or a 'stalle' in the 'balcon'—anywhere will do.
Arthur O'Leary|Charles James Lever