Barrancos

/bəˈræŋkoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of barranco; multiple deep ravines or gorges, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas.

Etymology

Spanish plural of barranco, preserving the original Spanish form. English borrows the plural directly from Spanish rather than standardizing it to English conventions.

Kelly Says

The persistence of Spanish plural forms (barrancas, barrancos) in English shows how geography names stick to their original languages—you can't Americanize a landform!

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