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paragon

1. par.a.gon \'par-*-.ga:n, -g*n\ n [MF, fr. OIt paragone, lit., 
   touchstone, fr. paragonare to test on]a touchstone, fr. Gk parakonan to 
   sharpen, fr. para- + akone- whetstone, fr. ake- point; akin to Gk akme- 
   point - more at EDGE 1: a model of excellence or perfection : PATTERN  2a: 
   a perfect diamond of 100 carats or more  2b: a perfectly spherical pearl of 
   exceptional size 
2. paragon vt 1: to compare with : PARALLEL  2: to put in rivalry : MATCH  
   obs  3: SURPASS