demeraran

Etymology

From Demerara + -an.

adj

  1. Of or pertaining to Demerara.“Our little coasting-steamer — she is commanded by the same cheery, semi- Indian captain who last week had our river-craft in charge — will in a day more cast anchor by the Demeraran shore, off the busy wharfs of Georgetown; and Surinam ...”

noun

  1. A native or inhabitant of the region of Demerara.“I remember that it was insisted upon with absolute confidence in Barbadoes; that no Demeraran doubted it in British Guiana; that it was hinted at in Jamaica with as much energy as was left for any opinion in that unhappy island; and […]”
  2. Demerara rum.“The 151 proof Demeraran is preferred for this drink, and the drink is appreciated by anyone coming in from bitter cold. […]”