Exxon in All languages combined

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Etymology: Variant of the originally proposed Exon (in keeping with the four-letter format of Enco and Esso), to avoid having the name of James Exon, governor of Nebraska, which might have suggested a conflict of interest. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Exxon

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"Exxon" meaning in All languages combined

Proper name [English]