English Explanatory Dictionary

pampas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The extensive plains of South America south of the Amazon.
noun
  1. Alternative form of pampas.

Pronunciation

/ˈpampəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pampas.wav

Word forms

pampas pampa

Etymology

From (plural of) American Spanish pampa, from Quechua pampa (“land, ground”).

Derived words

Japanese pampas grass pampas cat pampas deer pampas fox pampas grass pampasic
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