jargon1
/
ˈdʒɑːg(ə)n/
n.
words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.
Derivative
- jargonistic adj.
- jargonize
or jargonise v.
Etymology
ME (orig. in the sense ‘twittering, chattering’, later ‘gibberish’): from OFr. jargoun, of unknown origin.
jargon2
/
ˈdʒɑːg(ə)n/
n.
a translucent, colourless, or smoky gem variety of zircon.
Etymology
C18: from Fr.; prob. ult. rel. to zircon.
