Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- A suffix to names of persons or places, used to denote a collection of notable sayings, literary gossip, anecdotes, etc. Thus,
Scaligerana is a book containing the sayings of Scaliger,Johnsoniana of Johnson, etc.
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- suffix A
collection of things that relate to a specific place, person etc
Etymologies
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Latin -ana (plural suffix).
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Examples
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Consider This: There are several pronunciation combinations because “Ari-” can be said “AIR-ee” or “AR-ee” and “-ana” can be “ANN-ah” or “AHN-ah.”
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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Consider This: There are several pronunciation combinations because “Ari-” can be said “AIR-ee” or “AR-ee” and “-ana” can be “ANN-ah” or “AHN-ah.”
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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