Guiana

//ɡaɪˈænə// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A geological region in the north of South America.
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of Guyana. alt-of, alternative

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.

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