guan
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- noun
- /ɡwɑn/
- US
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guan
- [PEN GUAN]
- horned guan
Examples
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The guan is a large bird often hunted for its delicious meat in tropical regions.
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In 1875 or 1876, while scavenging for just such tiles, minor Chinese official and amateur epigrapher Guan Yueshan discovered the 20-foot-high stela, one of the largest in all of China.
Academic text (2002) -
Guan Tianlang of China is one round away from becoming the first 14-year-old to play in the Masters.
Blog text (29) -
Jinlin Guan of China opened his program to Danse Macabre with a quad toe, but stumbled on the landing.
Blog text (25) -
[PEN GUAN]
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While hiking through the jungle, we spotted a guan perched gracefully on a branch.
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The local chef prepared a special dish using guan meat, showcasing its rich flavors.
Synonyms
A large bird that lives in trees like a turkey in Central and South American forests
A large bird that lives in trees in Central and South America and makes high clear calls
Large crested birds that live in rainforests of Central and South America
Compounds
- US
A large bird that lives in trees in Central and South America and makes high clear calls
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Guan comes from a native American name that Spanish speakers used for a large jungle bird, and English later kept that name. The bird is like a wild turkey, so guan today means a big tropical game bird often hunted for meat.