daman
a hyrax, Procavia syriaca, of Syria, Palestine, etc.: the cony of the Bible.
any hyrax.
Origin of daman
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Other definitions for Daman (2 of 2)
a district in W India, part of the union territory of Daman and Diu: formerly a Portuguese colony, then (1961–87) part of the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu.
the chief town of this district.
- Portuguese Da·mão [dah-moun]. /dɑˈmãʊ̃/.
- See also Daman and Diu.
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How to use daman in a sentence
About this time the fort of daman, towards the frontier of Guzerat, was threatened by a detachment of 3000 Mogul horse.
I sent Ali a present of five garments of cotton cloth, which I purchased of daman for one of my fowling-pieces.
The World's Greatest Books, Volume 19 | Variousdaman got nothing from me, and that very evening the praus were ordered by Belarab to leave the lagoon.
The Rescue | Joseph ConradLingard had not the slightest doubt daman wanted him to know what had been done with the prisoners.
The Rescue | Joseph ConradBelarab murmured, "You ought to have allowed me to make friends with daman last night."
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British Dictionary definitions for daman (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdæmən) /
esp the Syrian rock hyrax: a rare name for the hyrax See also cony (def. 2)
Origin of daman
1British Dictionary definitions for Daman (2 of 2)
/ (dɑːˈmɑːn) /
a coastal town in W India, the chief town of Daman and Diu. Pop: 35 743 (2001): Portuguese name: Damão
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