/ˈmakɒ̃/, /ˈmɑːkɒ̃/, /mɑˈkɔn/
OriginAn anglicized form of French Mâcon, from earlier Mascon and Medieval Latin Masconis, a syncopated form of Madasconis and Matisco, probably from Gaulish matus (“bear”) and a suffix equivalent to -iscus (“-ish: forming adjectives”).
- countable, uncountableA dry red or white burgundy wine produced around Mâcon or extremely similar to such wines.
- A type of oar blade with an elliptical shape which is squared off at the end, with a ridgeline running down the centre of the blade face.
- uncountableMutton bacon, a form of bacon made from cured mutton.
- A surname.
- A city, the county seat of Bibb County, Georgia, United States, with which it is now consolidated as Macon-Bibb County.
- A city, the county seat of Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Macon County, Missouri, United States.
FormsMacons(plural) · Mâcon(alternative) · macons(plural)
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