argand

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noun

An Argand lamp.

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Meanings

argand1

nounargand (plural argands)

plural argands

  1. An Argand lamp.

    The argand consists of a hollow annulus, from the upper surface of which the gas issues through a number of small apertures […]

    1867, Andrew Ure, Ures̓ Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines

Argand2

proper noun
  1. A surname.

Origin

Named after Aimé Argand.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

GarandgrandaDargan
Cite this entry
APA

argand. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/argand

MLA

“argand.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/argand. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “argand,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/argand.

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