cones

Photoreceptor cells in the eye's retina responsible for colour vision.

"Rods and cones detect light in the retina."

Edible, cone-shaped wafers used to hold scoops of ice cream.

"The children enjoyed their ice cream cones."

Solid geometric shapes with a circular base and a pointed top.

"We calculated the volume of the cones."

Brightly coloured, cone-shaped markers used to direct traffic or indicate hazards.

"Workers placed traffic cones around the roadworks."

Woody, seed-bearing structures from pine and other conifer trees.

"Squirrels often gather pine cones in autumn."