1
: a member of the peoples speaking Mayan languages
2
: an extensive language family of Central America and Mexico
Mayan
adjective
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Photographed by Mayan Toledano Barber made the team in 1977.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to all of the fun activities Hallmark has planned, guests will also be able to take advantage of all this ship has to offer as well as exciting shore excursions like snorkeling, diving, or exploring historic Mayan ruins.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
And since the original George Lopez show, Mayan has seen changes in terms of representation in the sitcom realm.
—H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Mexican cuisine that’s long been vital to the city continues to enjoy a renaissance at the hands of chefs including James Beard–nominated Ras Casiano, who brings Mayan, Aztec, and ancient Meso-American culinary traditions to Xiquita, which opened in August.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
In addition to all of the fun activities Hallmark has planned, guests will also be able to take advantage of all this ship has to offer as well as exciting shore excursions like snorkeling, diving, or exploring historic Mayan ruins.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
And since the original George Lopez show, Mayan has seen changes in terms of representation in the sitcom realm.
—H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Mexican cuisine that’s long been vital to the city continues to enjoy a renaissance at the hands of chefs including James Beard–nominated Ras Casiano, who brings Mayan, Aztec, and ancient Meso-American culinary traditions to Xiquita, which opened in August.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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