noun
- a broad, flat, grassy plain in South America, especially in Venezuela and Colombia
Usage: often used in plural form 'llanos'; Spanish origin; commonly used in English geographical and ecological contexts
Examples
- The llanos of Venezuela stretch for thousands of miles across the landscape.
- Cattle ranching is a major activity on the llanos.
- During the dry season, the llanos become parched and dusty.
- The llanos support diverse wildlife including jaguars and capybaras.
- Travelers crossing the llanos must prepare for extreme heat and sparse vegetation.