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colon

[ˈkoʊlən]

Definition:
1. The mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, a summary, an explanation, etc. or before reporting what somebody has said.
2. The part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted.

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