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guan
[ gwahn ]
noun
- a large game bird of the curassow family, common in dense woodlands of Central and South America, somewhat resembling a turkey.
guan
/ ɡwɑːn /
noun
- any gallinaceous bird of the genera Penelope, Pipile, etc, of Central and South America: family Cracidae (curassows)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of guan1
First recorded in 1735–45; from Latin American Spanish
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Word History and Origins
Origin of guan1
C18: from American Spanish
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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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