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Definition of elgon

elgon

/ˈɛl.ɡɒn/
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elgon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An extinct shield volcano located on the border of Uganda and Kenya in East Africa, known for possessing one of the largest intact calderas in the world.

2

A subgroup of Kalenjin languages spoken by indigenous populations residing in the Mount Elgon region of East Africa.

Example

"The linguistic field study focused on the phonetic shifts within the Elgon languages."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Maasai name 'Ol Doinyo Ilgoon', which translates to 'Breast Mountain'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elgon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elgon
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