guan

[gwahn]

noun

a large game bird of the curassow family, common in dense woodlands of Central and South America, somewhat resembling a turkey.

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Origin of guan

Borrowed into English from American Spanish around 1735–45

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Examples from the Web for guan

Guan Yin is generally worshipped throughout China as the Feminine goddess.
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The war god Guan Di also is appealed to as a savior in all sorts of emergencies.
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And Guan Yin gave the Monk a magic formula by means of which the ring could be tightened, should the ape grow disobedient.
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Guan Yin, who had released him, gave the Monk a golden circlet.
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Guan Yu was faithful, honest, upright and brave beyond all measure.
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British Dictionary definitions for guan

guan

noun

any gallinaceous bird of the genera Penelope, Pipile, etc, of Central and South America: family Cracidae (curassows)

Word Origin for guan

C18: from American Spanish

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