Demeraran
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A native or inhabitant of the region of Demerara. countable
"I remember that it was insisted upon with absolute confidence in Barbadoes; that no Demeraran doubted it in British Guiana; that it was hinted at in Jamaica with as much energy as was left for any opinion in that unhappy island; and […]"
- 2 Demerara rum. countable, uncountable
"The 151 proof Demeraran is preferred for this drink, and the drink is appreciated by anyone coming in from bitter cold. […]"
- 1 Of or pertaining to Demerara. not-comparable
"Our little coasting-steamer — she is commanded by the same cheery, semi- Indian captain who last week had our river-craft in charge — will in a day more cast anchor by the Demeraran shore, off the busy wharfs of Georgetown; and Surinam ..."
Synonyms
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More examples"Our little coasting-steamer — she is commanded by the same cheery, semi- Indian captain who last week had our river-craft in charge — will in a day more cast anchor by the Demeraran shore, off the busy wharfs of Georgetown; and Surinam ..."
Etymology
From Demerara + -an.
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