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jargon (2)

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jargon2 /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.
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