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argan

argan

1 6.6
An oil made from the seeds of a Moroccan tree used for cooking and for the skin and hair
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrɡən/
: aceite de argán
  • The chef drizzled argan oil over the salad for a rich, nutty flavor.
  • argan oil

I also use the argan oil also by GK.

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Examples

  • This is argan oil of Morocco, so this one is by OGX.

  • Roasted almond, pure honey, and argan oil are blended together to produce the rich, aromatic paste known as amlou.

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  • I know that her line is very natural, you know, argan oils, natural products.

  • I also use the argan oil also by GK.

    Carli Bybel

  • This is the new hydrating Argan oil that we are about to launch.

    Alex Costa

  • My all time favorite argan oil is the Organics by New Me.

  • It's the Smooth It Over argan oil Elixir.

    Julia Adams MUA

  • Now I start my hair routine with a deep conditioning spray by Robert Ramos and an argan oil from Sexy Hair.

    Christen Dominique

  • Often called liquid gold, argan oil is exclusive to this part of the world, and adding a generous dose of it to your morning meal makes perfect sense.

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  • Katharine's lifelong pursuit of natural skincare that works finally culminated in a trip to Morocco, where she discovered the effectiveness of pure argan oil.

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Synonyms

moringa
vsargan
1 7.7

An oil for cooking and skin care pressed from the tree's seeds

is obtained from kernels rather than pressed from seeds for similar uses

Surface Forms

argan singular
argans plural

Etymology

The word argan comes from the Berber name for a Moroccan tree, and people long ago used the same name for the oil pressed from its seeds. So argan now often means the cooking and beauty oil that comes from that tree.