Barrancas

/bəˈræŋkəz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of barranca; multiple deep gorges or steep-sided ravines, especially in Spanish-speaking regions.

Etymology

Spanish plural of barranca, maintaining the original form rather than adapting to English pluralization patterns, showing strong Spanish influence in southwestern American geography.

Kelly Says

Mexico's Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyons) are deeper than the Grand Canyon but almost unknown globally—geography and language can hide the most dramatic places!

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