Encinas

/ɛnˈθi.nɑs/ noun

Definition

Plural form of encina; multiple Mediterranean oak trees or a forest of such trees.

Etymology

The plural of Spanish 'encina', formed by adding the standard Spanish plural suffix '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

In Spanish place names throughout Spain and Latin America, you'll find 'Las Encinas' or 'Los Encinos' (the oaks)—these names mark places where these ancient, gnarled trees have stood for centuries, often serving as landmarks and gathering spots for communities.

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