ancony
|an-co-ny|
C2
/ˈæŋ.kə.ni/
crooked or bent limb (in animals)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ancony' originates from English, specifically from the word 'ancon,' where 'ancon' meant 'elbow' or 'crooked part.'
Historical Evolution
'ancony' changed from the English word 'ancon' (meaning 'elbow'), and eventually became the modern English word 'ancony' to describe a lamb with bent forelegs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something bent like an elbow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a lamb with crooked forelegs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lamb that is born with unusually short, crooked forelegs, due to a genetic mutation.
The farmer noticed an ancony among the new lambs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/02 17:21