Argun
[ ahr-goon ]
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a river in northeastern Asia, forming part of the boundary between the Russian Federation and China. About 450 miles (725 km) long.
- Also called (Pinyin) Er·gun He [Chinese œr-gyn-hœ] /Chinese ˈœrˈgün ˈhœ/ .
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How to use Argun in a sentence
Argun displayed marked aversion to Islam, and a special liking for Jews and Christians.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzArgun, who loved647 gold, was delighted with his Jewish commissary, and distinguished him by all possible marks of honor.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzProbably through his instrumentality and advice Argun established diplomatic connections with Europe, and even with the pope.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzSaad-Addaula practised in Bagdad, where Argun very often held his court.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzIt is formed by the junction of the rivers Sckilk and Argun, and is navigable to the sea.
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