Marianao

[ mah-ree-ah-nah-aw ]

/ ˌmɑ ri ɑˈnɑ ɔ /

noun

a city in NW Cuba, a suburb of Havana.

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Examples from the Web for marianao

On the neighbouring coast is Marianao Beach, a popular bathing resort.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6|Various
It is an easy one-day excursion of about sixty miles, by rail to Guanajay, by carriage to Marianao, and return to Havana by rail.
Cuba, Old and New|Albert Gardner Robinson
Along the highway from Marianao to Guanajay, out of many stately country residences, only one was left standing.
Cuba, Old and New|Albert Gardner Robinson
Inquiry regarding the transportation to Marianao by carriage should not be too direct.
Cuba, Old and New|Albert Gardner Robinson

Gomez advanced to Marianao, at Havana's very door, and that city was terrified.
Cuba, Old and New|Albert Gardner Robinson

British Dictionary definitions for marianao

Marianao

/ (Spanish marjaˈnao) /

noun

a city in NW Cuba, adjacent to W Havana city: the chief Cuban military base. Pop: 133 016 (1989)

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