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单词 pedregal
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Definition of pedregal in English:

pedregal

(also pedrigal)
noun ˌpɛdrɪˈɡɑːlˈpɛdrɪɡ(ə)l
  • In Mexico and the south-western U.S.: a rough and rocky tract, especially in a volcanic region; an old lava field.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From Spanish pedregal stony area, apparently from Spanish piedra stone + -eg- (of uncertain origin; compare pedregoso rocky (972)) + -al (apparently showing -al).

Definition of pedregal in US English:

pedregal

(also pedrigal)
noun
  • In Mexico and the south-western U.S.: a rough and rocky tract, especially in a volcanic region; an old lava field.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia. From Spanish pedregal stony area, apparently from Spanish piedra stone + -eg- (of uncertain origin; compare pedregoso rocky (972)) + -al (apparently showing -al).

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