panama
panama Lexical Profile
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• noun
A transcontinental country in Central America and South America, located on the isthmus connecting North and South America, and bordered by Costa Rica, Colombia, the Caribbean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.
"The engineering marvel of the canal transformed Panama into a major hub for international maritime trade."
A wide-brimmed, lightweight hat made from the plaited leaves of the toquilla palm, traditionally manufactured in Ecuador.
"He wore a lightweight linen suit and a crisp panama to protect himself from the intense tropical sun."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the capital city founded in 1519, widely believed to originate from an indigenous Cueva word meaning 'abundance of fish' or 'abundance of butterflies.' The 'panama' hat is named for the Isthmus of Panama, a major historical shipping hub, despite the hats originating in Ecuador.