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 Argan,Argan’te (3 syl.). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Argand’ Lamp.
 
A lamp with a circular wick, through which a current of air flows, to supply oxygen to the flame, and increase its brilliancy. Invented by Aimé Argand, 1789.   1
 


 Argan,Argan’te (3 syl.). 

 
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