pleon

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πλέων (pléon), perhaps in the sense of being longer or extended.

Noun

pleon (plural pleons)

  1. (zoology) the abdomen of a crustacean

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Old English

Etymology

Presumably from Proto-West Germanic *plehan, but ultimate origin unknown. The OED comments "perhaps ult. borrowed from a non-Germanic (substrate) language, although this would be unusual for a strong verb."

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ple͜oːn/

Verb

plēon

  1. (with genitive) to endanger, risk

Conjugation

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