bicone
noun
bi·cone
\ˈbī-ˌkōn\
Definition of bicone
: an object in the form of two cones with their bases placed together; specifically : a bead having this form found among Sumerian and early Egyptian jewelry
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Origin and Etymology of bicone
probably back-formation from biconical
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