jarana
Definition of jarana
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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
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Origin and Etymology of jarana
American Spanish
jarana
Definition of jarana
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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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Origin and Etymology of jarana
American Spanish, from Spanish, fun, merrymaking, trick, deceit, alteration of harana, arana trick, deceit
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