barranca

bar·ran·ca

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-rang-kuh; Spanish bahr-rahng-kah]
- /bəˈræŋ kə; Spanish bɑrˈrɑŋ kɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-rang-kuh; Spanish bahr-rahng-kah]
- /bəˈræŋ kə; Spanish bɑrˈrɑŋ kɑ/

Definitions of barranca word

noun barranca a ravine or precipice 3
noun barranca a deep ravine or a steep cliff, esp. in the Southwest 3
noun plural barranca a steep-walled ravine or gorge. 1
noun plural barranca a gully with steep sides; arroyo. 1
noun barranca A narrow, winding river gorge. 1
noun barranca A steep-sided gulch or arroyo; a canyon or ravine. 0

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Origin of barranca

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Spanish, variant of barranco, of obscure, probably pre-Latin orig.

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Parts of speech for Barranca

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barranca popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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