Havanan

adjective

Ha·van·an hə-ˈva-nən

: of or relating to Havana, Cuba, or its inhabitants

Havanan noun

plural Havanans

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Havanan was in 1911

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“Havanan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Havanan. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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