Etymology

Guiana

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Today it means: A geological region in the north of South America. Full definition →

Cariban ← Arawak
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  1. Arawak · derived from
  2. Cariban · derived from
  3. English todayGuiana

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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