colon
Translation
colon, large intestine
Examples
Use a colon to introduce a list of items.
Use a colon to introduce a list of items.
The doctor examined the patient's colon.
The doctor examined the patient's colon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) colon ((...)) a punctuation mark or part of the body A colon is a punctuation mark.
Similar Words
Punctuation: semicolon, period; Anatomy: large intestine
Etymology
From Greek 'kolon' meaning 'limb, clause, large intestine'. The punctuation mark is named for its role in separating clauses.
Memory Tips
Remember the two dots ':' represent the two main meanings: punctuation and an organ.