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Definition of havana

havana

/həˈvæn.ə/
Ha · van · a
Plural:Havanas
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havana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital, largest city, and chief port of Cuba, located on the northern coast of the island.

2

A high-quality cigar made in Cuba or from Cuban tobacco.

Example

"After the celebratory dinner, he retired to the patio to smoke a Havana."

3

A breed of rabbit native to the Netherlands characterized by a rich, dark brown coat, or a breed of cat known as the Havana Brown.

Example

"The judge awarded first prize to the beautiful chocolate-colored Havana at the local rabbit show."

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• Rhymes for havana

• Nearby Words

haunting
hauntingly
haute
havana
havanese
havarti
havasu falls

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'La Habana', which was founded as 'San Cristóbal de la Habana' in 1515. The name 'Habana' is likely derived from Habaguanex, the name of a local Taíno chief.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Havana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/havana
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