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Jason

noun Ja·son \ˈjā-sən\

Definition of JASON

:  a legendary Greek hero distinguished for his successful quest of the Golden Fleece
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Origin of JASON

Latin Iason, from Greek Iasōn
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with JASON

basin, chasten, hasten, mason

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