barrancas

variants also barrancos
plural of barranca
as in cliffs
a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice the intimidating barrancas that can be found in the Sierra Nevada

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Noun
  • This picturesque location is one of Ontario’s natural gems, known for its towering limestone cliffs, centuries-old trees and an intricate cave system.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • One of the best places to stay is Villa Paola, a former 16th Century convent surrounded by a Mediterranean garden that overlooks the white beaches and rocky cliffs of the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods).
    Gary Portuesi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • The department said floods and high-water events are likely because of the wildfire burn scars in the area.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, revealing not only the scars of displacement, but the unbreakable spirit of survival.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Barrancas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrancas. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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