"agon" meaning in English

See agon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈæ.ɡəʊn/ [UK], /ˈæ.ɡoʊn/ [US] Audio: en-au-agon.ogg [Australia] Forms: agon [singular], agons or agones [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|3=agones}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An agon is a fight or argument in books, between the main character and their enemy.
    Sense id: simple-agon-en-noun-QehPOXTG
  2. Agon is a game that is played on a hexagonal board.
    Sense id: simple-agon-en-noun-Dvnary1d Categories (other): Old words
     
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