jordan
jordan Lexical Profile
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An Arab country in Western Asia situated at the crossroads of the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Israel.
"During her tour of the Middle East, she spent three days exploring the ancient rock-cut city of Petra in Jordan."
A major river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee and empties into the Dead Sea, carrying significant historical and religious importance.
"Many religious pilgrims travel thousands of miles to be baptized in the waters of the Jordan."
American A line of popular athletic basketball shoes and clothing produced by Nike, originally designed for and endorsed by Michael Jordan.
"He camped out in front of the sporting goods store to buy a limited-edition pair of Jordans."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the country, river, or person, it is strictly capitalized; in modern colloquial usage, the plural form 'Jordans' frequently refers to the popular brand of athletic shoes.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew river name 'Yarden', meaning 'to descend' or 'flow down'. The country is named after the River Jordan, and the footwear brand is named after the American basketball player Michael Jordan.
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