Jordan
ˈdʒɔːrdən
Definition

Definition of Jordan - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namescommon given name for both males and females
  • Jordan is a popular name for babies.
first name name
2.
linguisticssurname derived from the given name
  • Michael Jordan is a famous basketball player.
family name last name surname
3.
nation statecountry in the Middle East with Amman as capital
  • Jordan is known for its ancient city of Petra.
4.
place labelRareplace name for various locations worldwideRare
  • Jordan, Minnesota, is a small city in the USA.
country nation
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Expressions with Jordan

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Jordan almondn.
sugar-coated almond often used in celebrations
At the wedding, each guest received a bag of Jordan almonds as a favor.
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordann.
the official name of Jordan, an Arab kingdom in Asia
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is known for its rich history.
Jordan Valleyn.
fertile area known for agriculture in the Middle East
Farmers in the Jordan Valley grow a variety of crops.
Jordan curven.
closed non-self-intersecting continuous loop in a plane
A simple example of a Jordan curve is a circle..
cross the Jordanv.
to pass away or die
He knew it was time to cross the Jordan.

Origin of Jordan

Hebrew, Yarden (descend)

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MJacr.
acr: Michael Jordan
famous basketball player known for his skills
Philadelphian.
Amman
former name of Amman, capital of Jordan
Akaban.
geography
city in Jordan by the Red Sea
Al Aqabahn.
geography
city in Jordan by the Red Sea
Az Zarqan.
geography
city in northwestern Jordan known for industry
Jor.abbr.
abr: Jordan
country in the Middle East near Israel
josacr.
acr: Jordanian Sign Language
visual language used by deaf people in Jordan
King Abdullah IIn.
politics
current king of Jordan since 1999, son of King Hussein

Examples of Jordan in a sentence

  • My cousin Jordan is visiting us this weekend.
  • Jordan was listed as the author of the article.
  • The Jordan family reunion was scheduled for July.
  • Jordan has a rich cultural heritage.
  • The deserts of Jordan are breathtaking.
  • Jordan is a country in the Middle East.

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  1. French:Jordan, Jordanie, ...
  2. German:Jordan, Jordanien, ...
  3. Italian:Jordan, Giordania, ...
  4. Spanish:Jordan, Jordania, ...
  5. Portuguese:Jordan, Jordânia, ...
  6. Chinese:乔丹, 约旦, ...
  7. Japanese:ジョーダン, ヨルダン, ...
  8. Arabic:جُورْدَنْ, جوردان, ...
  9. Hebrew:ג'וֹרְדָן, יָרְדֵן, ...
  10. Russian:Джордан, Иордания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джордан, Йорданія, ...
  12. Hindi:जॉर्डन, ...
jordan UK
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Definition of jordan - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sanitationRareUKchamber pot used in the pastRareUK
  • In medieval times, people used a jordan at night.
commode potty
2.
historyRareUKvessel used by medieval doctorsRareUK
  • The alchemist poured the potion into a jordan.
urinal vessel
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Images of jordan

  • jordan: vessel used by medieval doctors
    vessel used by medieval doctors

Origin of jordan

Hebrew, Yarden (descend)

Terms related to jordan

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Examples of jordan in a sentence

  • The museum displayed a jordan from the 18th century.
  • He carefully cleaned the jordan after use.
  • The jordan was filled with a mysterious liquid.

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  1. French:pot de chambre, récipient médical médiéval, ...
  2. German:Nachttopf, Jordan, ...
  3. Italian:pitale, recipiente medievale, ...
  4. Spanish:bacinilla, vasija, ...
  5. Portuguese:urinol, recipiente médico medieval, ...
  6. Chinese:夜壶, 药罐, ...
  7. Japanese:ジョーダン, 薬壺, ...
  8. Arabic:قِدْر بَوْل, إِبْريق الطِبّاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֵיר לַיְלָה, כְּלִי מְיֻחָד, ...
  10. Russian:горшок, сосуд, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нічний горщик, йордан, ...
  12. Hindi:जॉर्डन, औषधि पात्र, ...

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