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jargoon

jargoon

9.9
A gemstone of zircon that is clear, pale yellow, or smoky
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɑrˌgun/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jargón
  • The jeweler examined the jargoon closely to assess its clarity and color.

Examples

  • Some collectors seek rare gemstones like jargoon for their unique appearance.

  • She wore a beautiful jargoon pendant.

  • Among her collection was a beautiful jargoon ring set in silver.

  • The jargoons in the display case sparkled under the lights.

  • Among her collection was a beautiful jargoon ring set in silver.

  • Some collectors seek rare gemstones like jargoon for their unique appearance.

  • The jeweler examined the jargoon closely to assess its clarity and color.

Synonyms

jargon
vsjargoon
  • Archaic
9.9

A clear or pale yellow gem made from the mineral zircon

is the other spelling traditionally used for the same gem

Surface Forms

jargoon singular
jargoons plural

Etymology

The word jargoon comes from the Persian word zargun, built on zar meaning 'gold', because some of these zircons can have a pale yellow or golden shine. So the name points to the gem's colour and helps you remember this pale yellow or smoky variety of zircon.