macon Synonyms & Antonyms
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Macon as a Noun
a dry red or white wine produced in the area around Mâcon, France
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.
Mutton bacon, a form of bacon made from cured mutton.
A bacon substitute made from meat other than pork belly, such as chicken.
Macon as a Geographical Name
city on the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia
city on the Saône River in east central France
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Macon
Origin of Macon
Origin 1: French mâcon, from Mâcon, France
Origin 2: 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.
Origin 3: Blend of mutton + bacon.
Origin 4: Blend of mock + bacon
First Known Use
1852
Word Facts for Macon
| Part of speech | noun, geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ma-ˈkōⁿ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | a dry red or white wine produced in the area around Mâcon, France |
| Plural | macons |
| First known use | 1852 |
Pronouncing Macon
The standard pronunciation of macon is /ma-ˈkōⁿ/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kōⁿ).