Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

argan

/ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.41 in modern English

Syllables: ar-gan
IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡən/

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil.

noun

Fruit of this tree.

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Borrowed from Tashelhit argan.

Inflected Forms

argans (plural)

Phrases

argan oil

Rhymes With

bargain jargon faustian bargain blargon

Questions

How do you pronounce argan?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡən/.
What does argan mean?: A tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil.
Where does argan come from?: Borrowed from Tashelhit argan.

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