Demerara
[ dem-uh-rahr-uh, -rair-uh ]
/ ˌdɛm əˈrɑr ə, -ˈrɛər ə /
noun
a river in E Guyana flowing S to N and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean at Georgetown. 215 miles (346 km) long.
British Dictionary definitions for demerara-river (1 of 2)
demerara
/ (ˌdɛməˈrɛərə, -ˈrɑːrə) /
noun
brown crystallized cane sugar from the Caribbean and nearby countries
a highly flavoured rum used mainly for blending purposes
Word Origin for demerara
C19: named after
Demerara, a region of Guyana
British Dictionary definitions for demerara-river (2 of 2)
Demerara
/ (ˌdɛməˈrɛərə, -ˈrɑːrə) /
noun
the Demerara
a river in Guyana, rising in the central forest area and flowing north to the Atlantic at Georgetown. Length: 346 km (215 miles)