"macana" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: macanas [plural]
Etymology: From Taíno macana. Etymology templates: {{der|en|tnq|macana}} Taíno macana Head templates: {{en-noun}} macana (plural macanas)
  1. A wooden sword-like weapon of various native cultures of Central America and South America. Wikipedia link: es:macana, macana Categories (topical): Weapons Related terms: macahuitl Translations (sword): マカナ (makana) (Japanese)

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