guan

[ gwahn ]

noun

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

guan

/ ɡwɑːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of guan¹

First recorded in 1735–45; from Latin American Spanish

Word History and Origins

Origin of guan¹

C18: from American Spanish

Example Sentences

Destnanse los arriates principalmente a las trepadoras, cuyas ramas se guan a favor de enrejados y espalderas.

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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 is generally worshipped throughout China as the Feminine goddess.

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He knew then that Skoon-a-taps-e-guan would never give his consent to a treaty of peace with the Crows.

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Guan Yu was faithful, honest, upright and brave beyond all measure.

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