maringouin

[ mar-uhn-gwan; French ma-ran-gwan ]

noun

, Louisiana.

, plural mar·in·gouins [mar-, uh, n-, gwanz, m, a, -, r, a, n, -, gwan].

1. a mosquito, especially a large swamp mosquito.

Word History and Origins

Origin of maringouin¹

First recorded in 1800–05; from Louisiana French, French; earlier marigoin, marigon, from Tupi marui(m), mbarigui

Example Sentences

He had a wife, six children and his own plot of land in a community near a winding stream known as the Bayou Maringouin.

From New York Times

Star Communications of Maringouin will receive a $7.7 million federal grant and matching loan to do the work, which is expected to take about five years to complete.

From Washington Times

He previously worked for Baton Rouge, White Castle and Maringouin law enforcement agencies.

From Washington Times

Fees would go toward projects in underprivileged communities where some descendants live, including Maringouin, Louisiana.

From Washington Times

Fees would go toward projects in underprivileged communities where some descendants live, including Maringouin, Louisiana.

From Seattle Times