guan

[ gwahn ]

/ gwɑn /

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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

First recorded in 1735–45; from Latin American Spanish

Words nearby guan

guaiacum, Guaira, guajira, Guam, Guamanian, guan, guanabana, Guanabara, Guanabara Bay, guanaco, guanadrel

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How to use guan in a sentence

Destnanse los arriates principalmente a las trepadoras, cuyas ramas se guan a favor de enrejados y espalderas.
Heath's Modern Language Series: The Spanish American Reader|Ernesto Nelson
And Guan Yin gave the Monk a magic formula by means of which the ring could be tightened, should the ape grow disobedient.
The Chinese Fairy Book|Various
Guan Yin is generally worshipped throughout China as the Feminine goddess.
The Chinese Fairy Book|Various
He knew then that Skoon-a-taps-e-guan would never give his consent to a treaty of peace with the Crows.
Then and Now|Robert Vaughn

Guan Yu was faithful, honest, upright and brave beyond all measure.
The Chinese Fairy Book|Various

British Dictionary definitions for guan

guan

/ (ɡwɑːn) /

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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