leucon
[loo-kon]
- a type of sponge having a thick body wall with a highly branched canal system leading into the spongocoel.
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Origin of leucon
< New Latin < Greek leukón, noun use of neuter of leukós white
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The house and trees and machine were ready for Leucon and my parents and me.
Pygmalion's SpectaclesStanley Grauman Weinbaum
"Leucon, who is called the Grey Weaver, told me," she explained smiling.
Pygmalion's SpectaclesStanley Grauman Weinbaum
"This is Leucon," she said, as the ancient rose from his seat and spoke in English.
Pygmalion's SpectaclesStanley Grauman Weinbaum
It was reserved for his son Leucon (387-347) to take this city.
Then they went to the house of Leucon and at a banquet that night told all their adventures.
Essays on the Greek RomancesElizabeth Hazelton Haight