Guiana
noun
1.
a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam
Origin
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.
Phrases
- British Guiana
- Dutch Guiana
- French Guiana
- Guiana dolphin
- Guiana Island
- Guiana plum
- Portuguese Guiana
- the Guianas
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