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Guiana.

A geological region in the north of South America.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ɡaɪˈænə//ɡaɪˈɑːnə//ɡiˈɑːnə//ɡiˈænə/
  1. A geological region in the north of South America.

  2. Alternative spelling of Guyana.

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Where this word comes from

From the local language (probably Cariban or Arawak), meaning “land of many waters”. Also spelled as Guyana. The French form gave the town name Cayenne.

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