see|cordón

English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��(r)d�n|-��(r)d�n

Noun
en-noun

1. archaic A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.
2. A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
3. Cricket The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman - the slips and gully.
4. (botany) A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.

Verb
en-verb|cordon|ed

1. context|with "off" To form a cordon around an area in order to prevent movement in or out.

French

Etymology
corde + -on#French|-on
Noun
fr-noun|m

1. cord (for connecting)

Derived terms
cordon bleu
cordon ombilical
cordon spermatique

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