Goan
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- adjective
- /ˈɡoʊən/
- The vibrant colors of Goan paintings reflect the unique culture of Goa.
Examples
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- Molly got goanna!
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It's the perfect place to enjoy the sunset while congratulating yourself on ducking the Goan tourist radar.
Blog text (7) -
These are just goanna put you to sleep.
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- That's a goanna, a real big lizard.
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It's goanna turd.
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He alone discerned the glory of being Goan while separating the breeze from the flies during the long afternoons.
Fiction book (1990) -
For example, the chair featuring heraldic birds in Figure 14 is representative of a popular revivalist neo-Hispano-Baroque style, a specialization of artisans from the Goan area of India's western coast during the nineteenth century.
Academic text (2009) -
Groups such as the Goencha Rampancarancho Ekvott (which opposed the encroachment of mechanized fishing vessels and other practices threatening the livelihood of Goan fishermen)
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Many tourists visit Goa to experience traditional Goan cuisine, known for its spices and seafood.
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The festival showcased various aspects of Goan heritage, including music, dance, and art.
Synonyms
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Relating to Goa on India's west coast, its people, culture, or language
Surface Forms
Etymology
Goan comes from the place name Goa, a state on India's west coast that was long ruled by the Portuguese, so Goan means 'relating to Goa' — its people, food, language, and culture.