"Beervana" meaning in English

See Beervana in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of beer + nirvana Etymology templates: {{blend|en|beer|nirvana}} Blend of beer + nirvana Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Beervana
  1. (informal) Any place where good beer is available in abundance. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-Beervana-en-name-HAZD3~oZ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2008, Sandra Bao, Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest",
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