جالون

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Hijazi Arabic

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Etymology

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From English gallon, probably through Egyptian Arabic جالون (galōn) hence why the /g/ to /d͡ʒ/ change occurred, based on spelling pronunciation. Doublet of قالون.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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جالون (jālōnm (plural جالونات (jālōnāt))

  1. Alternative form of قالون (gālōn)