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Synonyms for zircon


Grammar : Noun
Spell : zur-kon
Phonetic Transcription : ˈzɜr kɒn

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Définition of zircon

Origin :
  • 1794, new name given in chemistry to jacinth, from German Zirkon (cf. French jargon, Italian giargone), from Arabic zarqun "cinnabar, bright red," from Persian zargun "gold-colored," from Avestan zari- "gold-colored," from zar "gold."
  • As in diamond : noun gemstone
Example sentences :
  • Zircon, engrossed in a theoretical problem, scarcely noticed.
  • Extract from : « The Electronic Mind Reader » by John Blaine
  • The truly refined people are those who have got three garnets and one zircon.
  • Extract from : « Dodo's Daughter » by E. F. Benson
  • I'll tell Zircon this when he comes, but you can be thinking it over in the meantime.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • Nothing remained but to wait for Zircon and make definite plans.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • If anyone asks, I can say I want movies of the animals you and Zircon shoot.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • "The Chinese are without a doubt the most polite of all the Eastern peoples," Zircon said.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • Zircon handed some money to the coolies and ordered them to wait.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • "He's probably gone to find a blowtorch to shave with," Zircon rumbled.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • He sipped on his third coke and leaned over toward Scotty and Zircon.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
  • Zircon picked up the note, glanced through it, and handed it to Scotty.
  • Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine
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