Meaning & use
Argonne
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UK/ˈɑːɡɒn/
US/ˈɑːrɡɑːn/
Meaning
proper nounproper
A wooded area in northeastern France that was the site of major battles in World War I.
Grammar: Used as a proper noun, usually with 'the': the Argonne.
Patterns
- the Argonne
- the Argonne Forest
- the Argonne offensive
The Argonne was the scene of fierce fighting in 1918.
Many soldiers lost their lives in the Argonne during the First World War.
The Argonne Forest is now a peaceful place for hiking.
Common combinations
- the Argonne Forest
- The Argonne Forest covers a large area in northeastern France.
- the Argonne offensive
- The Argonne offensive was a major Allied attack in 1918.
- battle of the Argonne
- The battle of the Argonne was one of the deadliest in U.S. history.
Synonyms and how they differ
- Argonne Forest
- A more specific name for the wooded region; often used interchangeably with 'the Argonne'.
Commonly confused: Argonne or Argon?
Argonne vs Argon
Argon is a chemical element (a gas); Argonne is a place name in France.
Practice
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The Argonne is a wooded region in northeastern France, associated with World War I battles. It is not a mountain range, a battle itself, or a river.
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