Sierra
From the Spanish word for a range of mountains with serrated or saw-like peaks.
Meaning and origin
Sierra comes from the Spanish word sierra, which literally translates to saw or saw-toothed edge, describing the sharp, peaked profile of mountain ranges.
How to pronounce Sierra
| English (US) | see-ER-uh |
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