Etymology

Camagüey

Today it means: A city in eastern central Cuba of over 300,000 people. Full definition →

Spanish Camagüey
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  1. Spanish · derived fromCamagüey
  2. English todayCamagüey

From Spanish Camagüey, renamed after Chief Camagüebax in 1898. Both names probably derive from Taino camagua (Wallenia laurifolia).

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