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piˌoʊn Origin:
1820–30; alteration of French doupion < Italian doppione, equivalent to doppi(e) double + -one augmentative suffix
1820–30; alteration of French doupion < Italian doppione, equivalent to doppi(e) double + -one augmentative suffix
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dupion (ˈdjuːpɪən, djuˈpiːɒn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a silk fabric made from the threads of double cocoons | |
| [C19: from French doupion, from Italian doppione double] | |
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Dupion
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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