jargon (2)EnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishjargon2 /ˈdʒɑːɡ(ə)n / (jargoon /dʒɑːˈɡuːn/) ▸ noun [mass noun] a translucent, colourless, or smoky gem variety of zircon: rings set with jargons and pearls. – ORIGIN mid 18th century: from French, from Italian giargone; probably ultimately related to zircon.