Masculine
jalon
Meaning
- (masculine) ranging pole, ranging rod
- (figuratively, masculine) foundation, groundwork
- (figuratively, masculine) milestone, landmark
Synonyms
Translations
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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