barranca

barranca
/beuh rang"keuh/; Sp. /bahrdd rddahng"kah/, n., pl. barrancas /-keuhz/; Sp. /-kahs/.
1. a steep-walled ravine or gorge.
2. a gully with steep sides; arroyo.
[1685-95; < Sp, var. of barranco, of obscure, prob. pre-L orig.]

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