"Altiplano" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Altiplano [canonical]
Etymology: From Spanish Altiplano, ultimately from Latin altus planum (“high plain”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|Altiplano}} Spanish Altiplano, {{der|en|la|altus planum||high plain}} Latin altus planum (“high plain”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Altiplano}} the Altiplano
  1. The high Andean plateau. Categories (place): Mountains Translations (the South American plateau): Αλτιπλάνος (Altiplános) [neuter, plural] (Greek), Qullaw (Quechua)
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