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macon

Pronunciation: /ˈmækɒn/

The English word “macon” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. 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.
  2. Mutton bacon, a form of bacon made from cured mutton.

Etymology

Named after French Mâcon, due to the West German team's highly successful performance at the 1959 European Rowing Championships which took place there; attributed in part to their use of macon blades.

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