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cray·on

crayon

 
pronunciation:
kreI an
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part of speech: noun
definition: A crayon is a colored stick that people, especially children, use to draw pictures or to color. Crayons are usually made of wax.
Anne's little sister likes to draw with crayons, and she also likes to look at them and decide which are her favorite colors.
 
derivation: crayonist (n.)
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