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Gesan

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Ge·​san | \ ˈzhāsᵊn \
plural -s

Definition of Gesan

: a language stock in South America including the Apinayé, Botocudo, Caingang, Cayapo, and Ge

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History and Etymology for Gesan

irregular from Ge + -an

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“Gesan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gesan. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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