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
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