"Michigana" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Michigan + -ana. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Michigan|ana}} Michigan + -ana Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Michigana pl (plural only)
  1. Miscellaneous items related to the history and culture of the Great Lakes region, especially the state of Michigan and the Lake Michigan shore. Tags: plural, plural-only
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