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argand

argand noun: an Argand lamp.

Noun

argand (plural argands)

  1. An Argand lamp.
    • The argand consists of a hollow annulus, from the upper surface of which the gas issues through a number of small apertures […]1867, Andrew Ure, Ures̓ Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines

Proper noun capitalized: Argand

Argand

  1. A surname.

Forms of argand

pluralargands

Origin of argand

Named after Aimé Argand.

Words formed from argand

Phrases with argand

Questions about argand

What does argand mean?
Argand means an Argand lamp.
What part of speech is argand?
Argand can be a noun or a proper noun.
What is the plural of argand?
The plural of argand is argands.

Words near argand in the dictionary

  1. Argalong
  2. argals
  3. argaman
  4. argamannu
  5. argan
  6. argand
  7. Argand burner
  8. Argand burners
  9. Argand diagram
  10. Argand diagrams
  11. argand lamp

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