ja·ra·na
| \ həˈränə \
plural -s
Definition of jarana
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
noun (2)
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of jarana (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a couple dance of Yucatan that is performed with waltz and zapateado steps
2
: a stringed instrument of Mexico resembling a ukulele
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about jarana
Dictionary Entries near jarana
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for jarana
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Jarana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jarana. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on jarana
What made you want to look up jarana? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
February 2021 Words of the Day Quiz
-
- Which is a synonym of perdure?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Anagram puzzles meet word search.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share jarana