JARANA


Meaning of JARANA in English

I. həˈränə noun

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Etymology: American Spanish

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

II. noun

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

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

2. : a stringed instrument of Mexico resembling a ukulele

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