Masculine

jalon

Meaning

  1. (masculine) ranging pole, ranging rod
  2. (figuratively, masculine) foundation, groundwork
  3. (figuratively, masculine) milestone, landmark

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʒa.lɔ̃/
Etymology

1613, jallon, in an unknown sense; 1690 in gardening; uncertain origin, maybe from jalir, ancient form of jaillir (“to spurt out”).

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