Altiplano

See also: altiplano

English

Etymology

From Spanish Altiplano, ultimately from Latin altus planum (“high plain”).

Proper noun

the Altiplano

1. The high Andean plateau.

   La Paz, Bolivia, is the largest city located in the Altiplano.

Translations

the South American plateau

• Greek: Αλτιπλάνος n pl (Altiplános)
• Quechua: Qullaw

Further reading

• Altiplano on Wikipedia.Wikipedia