zygonn.
/ˈzʌɪɡɒn/ 1. Anatomy. The bar or stem connecting the two branches of an H-shaped fissure (zygal fissure) of the brain.
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1886 B. G. Wilder in Jrnl. Nerv. & Mental Dis. 13 310 If..the zygon is the principal, central, and primary constituent of a fissural integer, the paroccipital.
2. Ancient Greek History. A cross-bench or thwart for rowers.
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society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > parts of vessels > other parts of body of vessel > [noun] > seat in a boat > for rower(s)
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1888 W. B. Woodgate Boating (Badminton Libr. of Sports & Pastimes) i. 17 When..vessels were expressly built as triremes, we may imagine..the benches or zyga would be a little raised.
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