1. plural of ancon; architectural brackets or corbels that support a cornice
Usage: architecture
2. plural of ancon; the elbows or elbow-like projections
Usage: anatomy; technical

Examples

• The ancient temple featured ornate ancones supporting the heavy stone cornice.
• The architect designed decorative ancones to add visual interest to the building’s facade.
• Carved ancones were a common feature in classical Greek architecture.
• The restoration team carefully repaired the damaged ancones on the historic structure.
• In anatomical studies, the ancones refer to the elbow joints of the specimens.