jarana
1 of 2noun (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 2noun (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