pylon
Pronunciation: /ˈpɘ.lɔn/
“pylon” is a Polish word. Its 4 meanings in English:
noun
- pylon (gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple)
- pylon (pillar of a suspension or cable-stayed bridge)
- high, narrow, vertical sign, usually displaying advertisements, found e.g. near gas stations
- pylon (structural element fixed under the wing of an aircraft and holding the engine attached to it)
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πυλών (pulṓn).
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