jarana

1 of 2

noun (1)

ja·​ra·​na

həˈränə

plural -s

1

: a large Central American manbarklak (Eschweilera jarana) with hard heavy durable wood used chiefly for heavy construction

2

: the salmon pink to reddish brown variegated wood of the jarana

jarana

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

1

: a couple dance of Yucatan that is performed with waltz and zapateado steps

2

: a stringed instrument of Mexico resembling a ukulele

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

American Spanish

Noun (2)

American Spanish, from Spanish, fun, merrymaking, trick, deceit, alteration of harana, arana trick, deceit

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