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argans

argans is the plural of argan.

Meaning of argan

Noun

argan (plural argans)

  1. A tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil.
    • When pressed, the argan tree’s fruit produces a luxurious oil which is rich in fatty acids, omega-6 and vitamin E. Argan is said to help treat many skin and hair conditions.2016 June 7, Celeste Hicks, “'Free, local and special': argan oil co-ops booming in Morocco”, in The Guardian
  2. Fruit of this tree.

Questions about argans

What is argans the plural of?
Argans is the plural of argan.

Words near argans in the dictionary

  1. Argand diagrams
  2. argand lamp
  3. argand lamps
  4. argandite
  5. argands
  6. argans
  7. Arganzuela
  8. Argao
  9. Argar
  10. Argarian
  11. Argaric

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