Dagon

American

[dey-gon] / ˈdeɪ gɒn /

noun

a Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth: the national god of the Philistines.

Dagon British

/ ˈdeɪɡɒn /

noun

Bible a god worshipped by the Philistines, represented as half man and half fish

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Etymology

Origin of Dagon

< Latin < Greek < Hebrew dāghōn

Example Sentences

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The model lived in Yangon's North Dagon Township - where military administration is followed.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2022

The military statement said Kubota was detained in Yangon’s South Dagon township while taking pictures and videos of 10-15 protesters.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022

Lawyers for one of the researchers involved in the effort — Georgia Tech’s David Dagon — also said Durham’s description of events were misleading.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2022

The junta also denied Myanmar News portal report that security forces had arrested two doctors during a followup raid on their offices in the North Dagon district of Yangon.

From Reuters • Jul. 22, 2021

“Aye,” said Dagon Greyjoy, a cousin still more distant.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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