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cones

  • plural
    of cone.
    cone

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In the developing retina, the breakdown of this molecule limits the formation of blue cones in the central region.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

In this case, the hormones appear to encourage the remaining blue cones to change into red and green cones.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

I slipped a few of the marshmallow-size Sequoia cones into my pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Many are framed by garlands of ripe-for-the-picking fruits and vegetables and assorted vegetation such as pine cones, a rare instance of still-life in sculpture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The lady hands us our cones, and we sit at a table.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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