jargoon

English

/d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A variety of zircon.
  • (UK) A fake ring or other jewellery sold as genuine.

Etymology

Borrowed from French jargon (jargoon) derived from Italian giargone derived from Arabic زَرْقُون (zircon, minium).

Origin

Arabic

زَرْقُون

Gloss

zircon, minium

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