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Colon

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A punctuation mark (:) indicating a major division within a sentence, commonly used to introduce a list.

Example sentence: Please bring the following items to the picnic: sandwiches, fruit, and drinks.

Sense 2:

The part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum, responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes.

Example sentence: The doctor suspects that the inflammation is in the colon.

Sense 3:

A unit of currency in Costa Rica, equal to 100 centimos.

Example sentence: The local currency in Costa Rica is the colon.

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