Argun

[ ahr-goon ]

noun

, Older Spelling.

1. a river in northeastern Asia, forming part of the boundary between the Russian Federation and China. About 450 miles (725 km) long.

Example Sentences

Argun displayed marked aversion to Islam, and a special liking for Jews and Christians.

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Argun, who loved647 gold, was delighted with his Jewish commissary, and distinguished him by all possible marks of honor.

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Probably through his instrumentality and advice Argun established diplomatic connections with Europe, and even with the pope.

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Saad-Addaula practised in Bagdad, where Argun very often held his court.

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It is formed by the junction of the rivers Sckilk and Argun, and is navigable to the sea.

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