Argun

[ ahr-goon ]

/ ɑrˈgun /

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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.

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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

Also called (Pinyin) Er·gun He

[Chinese œr-gyn -hœ] /Chinese ˈœrˈgün ˈhœ/ .

Argun displayed marked aversion to Islam, and a special liking for Jews and Christians.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Argun, 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 Graetz
Probably 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 Graetz
Saad-Addaula practised in Bagdad, where Argun very often held his court.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

It is formed by the junction of the rivers Sckilk and Argun, and is navigable to the sea.
The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia|Voltaire