DUAN

Etymology

From Goidelic (Irish and Scottish).

Noun

duan (plural duans)

A division of a poem corresponding to a canto.

A poem or song.

Anagrams

• Danu, Duna, Düna

Proper noun

Duan (plural Duans)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Duan is the 16728th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1710 individuals. Duan is most common among Asian/Pacific Islander (90.23%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Danu, Duna, Düna

Source: Wiktionary


Du"an, n. Etym: [Gael. & Ir.]

Definition: A division of a poem corresponding to a canto; a poem or song. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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