"Gayana" meaning in Sranan Tongo

See Gayana in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From English Guyana, from an Amerindian language, probably Cariban or Lokono, said to be a word referring to the land's waters. Etymology templates: {{bor|srn|en|Guyana}} English Guyana, {{der|srn|sai-car|-}} Cariban, {{der|srn|arw|-}} Lokono Head templates: {{head|srn|proper noun}} Gayana
  1. Guyana (a country in South America) Categories (place): Countries, Countries in South America, Guyana Synonyms: Ingrissei
    Sense id: en-Gayana-srn-name-n6y~kP~e Categories (other): Sranan Tongo entries with incorrect language header

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          "word": "Ingrissei"
        }
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