English Explanatory Dictionary

jargoon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of zircon.
  2. A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɑɹˈɡuːn/

Word forms

jargoon jargoons jargon jargounce jacounce

Etymology

From French jargon, from Italian giargone, from Arabic زَرْقُون (zarqūn). Doublet of zircon.

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