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zygon

/ˈzaɪɡɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does zygon mean?

noun

A zygon is a pair of equal or similar things, especially eyes or organs. In biology, it can also refer to a pair of chromosomes that are identical or nearly identical.

Example

"The two zygon eyes of the insect gazed at each other in unison."

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