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mesa

Syllabification: (me·sa)
Pronunciation: /ˈmāsə/
Definition of mesa

noun

  • an isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata.

Origin:

mid 18th century: Spanish, literally 'table', from Latin mensa

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