Sycones

plural noun

Sy·​co·​nes

sīˈkō(ˌ)nēz

in some classifications

: a group comprising the sycon sponges:

a

: a group coextensive with Syconosa

b

: a suborder of Syconosa

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from plural of Sycon

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Rhymes for Sycones

• allophones
• chaperones
• cobblestones
• cornerstones
• francophones
• gramophones
• hydrophones
• microphones
• overtones
• pheromones
• quinolones
• saxophones