ruana

noun

ru·​a·​na rü-ˈä-nə How to pronounce ruana (audio)
: a woolen covering resembling a poncho

Examples of ruana in a Sentence

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The ruana is a garment of modest pretensions. Carolina A. Mirandacolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, woolen fabric

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ruana was in 1814

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“Ruana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruana. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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