macon

noun

ma·con ma-ˈkōⁿ

variants or less commonly mâcon, often Macon

: a dry red or white wine produced in the area around Mâcon, France

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Geographical Definition

Macon 1 of 2

geographical name (1)

Ma·con ˈmā-kən

city on the Ocmulgee River in central Georgia population 91,351

Mâcon

2 of 2

geographical name (2)

Mâ·con mä-ˈkōⁿ

city on the Saône River in east central France population 34,040

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