Definitions

1. noun

A tree (Argania spinosa) native to North Africa, especially Morocco, its wood being used for furniture and its oil-rich seeds being used in cosmetics and cooking.

“The village relies on the argan trees for their livelihood, harvesting the seeds to make argan oil.”

2. verb

To extract oil from the argan tree or to use the oil in cooking or cosmetics.

“In Morocco, the women of the village argan the nuts to make a valuable oil.”