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arghan

arghan is the alternative form 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.

Forms of arghan

pluralarghans

Questions about arghan

What is arghan the alternative form of?
Arghan is the alternative form of argan.

Words near arghan in the dictionary

  1. Argestes
  2. Argetoaia
  3. Argeș
  4. argh
  5. Arghakhanchi
  6. arghan
  7. arghans
  8. arghool
  9. arghools
  10. arghoul
  11. arghouls

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