argan
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A tree from Morocco whose seeds make a valuable oil
- noun
- /ˈɑrɡən/
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- Many people use argan oil in their beauty routines due to its moisturizing properties.
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In Morocco, the argan tree thrives in dry environments and plays a crucial role in local agriculture.
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Native to southwestern Morocco and a boon for the local economy, the kernels of the gnarled Argan trees are used.
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The argan tree is well-known for its unique, nutritious oil that is harvested from its seeds.
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Etymology
The word argan comes from the Berber language of Morocco, where people used the name 'argan' for the native tree. That's why argan in English means the special Moroccan tree that is famous for the oil made from its seeds.