barranca: Meaning and Definition of

bar•ran•ca

Pronunciation: (bu-rang'ku Sp. bär-räng'kä), [key]
— pl. -cas
  1. a steep-walled ravine or gorge.
  2. a gully with steep sides; arroyo.
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