Etymology

Nevado Sajama

Today it means: A volcano in Sajama, Oruro department, Bolivia, the tallest peak in the country. Full definition →

Spanish Nevado Sajama
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromNevado Sajama
  2. English todayNevado Sajama

Borrowed from Spanish Nevado Sajama, comprised of Spanish nevado (“snowy”) + Aymara chak xaña (“west”). The province this volcano is located within is also from Aymara chak xaña.

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