word

pampas

PAM-paz

ˈpæmpəz

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pampas

Dictionary meaning

The fertile South American lowland plains, extending across Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil; one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

History and origin

Quechua — pampa (plain, flat space).

Common mispronunciations

PAM-pusPAM-pahs

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