Sierra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /siˈɛɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sierra is a noun meaning A rugged range of mountains.
Meaning
A rugged range of mountains.
More Meanings
- (international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Sierra from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.
- A scombroid fish.
- (uncountable) A relatively low-quality grade of Spanish saffron.
Example Sentences
Meronym: sawback
Holonym: cordillera
Mancha selecto is the world's best saffron: deep-red stamens, as long as the first joint of your thumb, packed and date-stamped. Lesser types, like sierra saffron, have shorter stamens and a quantity of white and yellow flower parts.
Word Forms
- sierras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leone, country, highland, sera, saw, sawing.
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