Etymology

altiplano

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Spanish altiplano
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altiplano · noun1

  1. Spanish · borrowed fromaltiplano
  2. English todayaltiplano

From American Spanish altiplano.

Altiplano · proper noun2

  1. Latin · derived fromaltus planum“high plain”
  2. Spanish · borrowed fromaltiplano
  3. English todayAltiplano

From Spanish altiplano, ultimately from Latin altus planum (“high plain”).

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