anconas
|an-co-nas|
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/ænˈkoʊnəz/
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/ænˈkəʊnəz/
(ancona)
elbow, angle, or a city name
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ancona' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'ancona', where it referred to an 'altarpiece' or 'screen'.
Historical Evolution
'ancona' was borrowed directly from Italian into English, and its plural form 'anconas' follows the regular English pluralization.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'altarpiece' or 'ornamental screen', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'ancona', which refers to a type of ornamental screen or altarpiece, especially in Italian churches.
The church displayed several beautiful anconas from the Renaissance period.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/02 15:36