pantanal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A marsh (a broad, flat area with pools of water and trees) in the Pantanal region of South America.
name
  1. A tropical wetlands region of central South America.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑntəˌnɑl/ /ˌpɑntəˈnɑl/ /ˈpæn-/ /-næl/

Word forms

pantanal pantanals

Etymology

Portuguese pantanal, in Bolivia and Paraguay probably via Spanish.

Derived words

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