argan

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See also: Argan and argán

English

tree
fruit

Etymology

From Tashelhit ⴰⵔⴳⴰⵏ (argan).

Pronunciation

Noun

argan (plural argans)

  1. A tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil.
    • 2016 June 7, Celeste Hicks, “'Free, local and special': argan oil co-ops booming in Morocco”, in The Guardian:
      When pressed, the argan tree’s fruit produces a luxurious oil which is rich in fatty acids, omega-6 and vitamin E. Argan is said to help treat many skin and hair conditions.
  2. Fruit of this tree.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aʁ.ɡɑ̃/
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Noun

argan m (plural argans)

  1. argan

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Old Norse

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Adjective

argan

  1. strong masculine accusative singular of argr