English Explanatory Dictionary

Guiana

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A geological region in the north of South America.
  2. Alternative spelling of Guyana.

Pronunciation

/ɡaɪˈænə/ /ɡaɪˈɑːnə/ /ɡiˈɑːnə/ /ɡiˈænə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guiana.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guiana2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guiana3.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Guiana4.wav

Word forms

Guiana

Etymology

From the local language (probably Cariban or Arawak), meaning “land of many waters”. Also spelled as Guyana. The French form gave the town name Cayenne.

Related words

British Guiana Dutch Guiana French Guiana the Guianas Guinea Guyana

Derived words

Guiana dolphin Guiana Island Portuguese Guiana
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