guarani

[ gwahr-uh-nee, gwahr-uh-nee ]

/ ˌgwɑr əˈni, ˈgwɑr əˌni /

noun, plural gua·ra·ni, gua·ra·nis.

a paper money and monetary unit of Paraguay, equal to 100 centimos.

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Origin of guarani

1940–45; < Spanish, after Guarani

Definition for guarani (2 of 2)

Guarani

or Gua·ra·ní

[ gwahr-uh-nee ]

/ ˌgwɑr əˈni /

noun, plural Gua·ra·nis, Gua·ra·nies, (especially collectively) Gua·ra·ni.

a member of an Indian people now living principally in Paraguay.

a language belonging to the Tupi-Guarani family of languages and spoken by the Guarani Indians: the chief vernacular of Paraguay.

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Examples from the Web for guarani

We intend to divide this branch into three families, named respectively the Andian, Pampean, and Guarani.
The Human Race|Louis Figuier
Its Guarani name, according to Azara, is “Pitiayume,” which means little yellow-breast.
Argentine Ornithology, Volume I (of 2)|P. L. Sclater
As if grown out of the earth Guarani suddenly appeared between them.
An Introduction to Mythology|Lewis Spence
The language of the country is Guarani, phonetic, expressive and rich in vowels.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

"You admirably understand my thoughts, seora," answered the Guarani, respectfully bowing.
The Flying Horseman|Gustave Aimard

British Dictionary definitions for guarani (1 of 2)

Guarani

/ (ˌɡwɑːrəˈniː) /

noun

plural -ni or -nis a member of a South American Indian people of Paraguay, S Brazil, and Bolivia

the language of this people, belonging to the Tupi-Guarani family; one of the official languages of Paraguay, along with Spanish

British Dictionary definitions for guarani (2 of 2)

guaraní

/ (ˈɡwɑːrənɪ) /

noun plural -ní or -nís

the standard monetary unit of Paraguay, divided into 100 céntimos

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