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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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

And Guan Yin gave the Monk a magic formula by means of which the ring could be tightened, should the ape grow disobedient.

Guan Yin is generally worshipped throughout China as the Feminine goddess.

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

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

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