how to pronounce zircon

/ˈzɝkən/

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meanings of zircon

noun:

A crystal of zircon, sometimes used as a false gemstone.
A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.

zircon frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word zircon occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.