havana
/hə'vænə/
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital and largest city of Cuba: Havana is the primary city and administrative center of the Republic of Cuba, located on the northwestern coast of the island.
- A historically significant city in the Americas: Founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, Havana is one of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere, known for its rich colonial architecture and cultural heritage.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We spent a week exploring the historic districts of Havana. (We spent a week exploring the historic districts of the capital of Cuba.)
- Havana is a major port city on the Caribbean Sea. (The capital of Cuba is a major port city on the Caribbean Sea.)
Advanced Usage
- "Havana syndrome": A set of medical symptoms with unknown cause, first reported by U.S. and Canadian embassy staff in Havana, Cuba.
- Researchers are still investigating the origins of Havana syndrome.
Variants and Related Words
- Habanero (noun): A variety of very hot chili pepper, originally from Cuba. The name is derived from the Spanish word for something from Havana ().
- This salsa is made with fiery habanero peppers.
Synonyms
- La Habana: The Spanish name for Havana.
- Capital of Cuba: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- Havana brown (noun): A breed of cat or a specific shade of brown, named for its resemblance to the color of Cuban cigars.
- She has a beautiful Havana brown cat.
Related Idioms
Noun
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the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas
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