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单词 Akawaio
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Definition of Akawaio in English:

Akawaio

noun ˌakəˈweɪəʊ
  • 1A member of a Carib people inhabiting parts of Guyana, especially in the upper Mazaruni river region.

  • 2The Carib language of the Akawaio.

adjective ˌakəˈweɪəʊ
  • Of, relating to, or designating the Akawaio or their language.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Edward Bancroft (1744–1821), chemist and spy. Apparently ultimately from Akawaio kawai tobacco juice, potion drunk by shamans. With the some forms compare Spanish akawaio, akawoio.

Definition of Akawaio in US English:

Akawaio

nounˌakəˈweɪəʊ
  • 1A member of a Carib people inhabiting parts of Guyana, especially in the upper Mazaruni river region.

  • 2The Carib language of the Akawaio.

adjectiveˌakəˈweɪəʊ
  • Of, relating to, or designating the Akawaio or their language.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Edward Bancroft (1744–1821), chemist and spy. Apparently ultimately from Akawaio kawai tobacco juice, potion drunk by shamans. With the some forms compare Spanish akawaio, akawoio.

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