"firgun" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfɪə(ɹ)ɡuːn/, /ˈfɝɡən/
Etymology: Hebrew פירגון Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|פירגון}} Hebrew פירגון Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} firgun (uncountable)
  1. (rare, Israel) Genuine delight or pride in another person's achievement or in something good that has happened or may happen to another person. Wikipedia link: firgun Tags: Israel, rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-firgun-en-noun-yzcYhIfr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Israeli English

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