pampas

noun

Meaning

Extensive, treeless plains in South America, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.

Examples

The pampas are famous for their fertile soil and temperate climate.
Travelers crossing the pampas often remark on the sheer scale of the landscape.

Synonyms: plain, grassland, prairie, steppe

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pampas

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpæmpəz/

Definition

Extensive, treeless plains in South America, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.

Examples

The pampas are famous for their fertile soil and temperate climate.
Travelers crossing the pampas often remark on the sheer scale of the landscape.
Many traditional cattle ranches are located deep within the pampas.

Synonyms of pampas

Words with a similar meaning to pampas:

plain
grassland
prairie
steppe

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