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paramo Definition

pa·ramo (par′ə mō′)

noun pl. -·mos′

any high, barren plain in the South American tropics, esp. in the Andes

Etymology: AmSp < Sp páramo < Celt *paramus, a plain

paramo Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • high: The high altitude paramo is a good place to go hiking even without ascending the slopes.