the pampas

noun

: large, flat, grassy areas of land in South America
cattle roaming the pampas

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Outside the city, on the broad and dusty plain of the pampas, is the landscape that provides the country its power. Noah Gallagher Shannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022 Gauchos, the cowboys of the pampas, have long been celebrated figures known for their horsemanship, skilled cattle work, bravery, and swagger. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2023

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“The pampas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pampas. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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