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noun, plural Al·ti·pla·nos for 2.
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a plateau region in South America, situated in the Andes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.
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Altiplanos
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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altiplano  (äl'tĭ-plä'nō) Pronunciation Key
A high mountain plateau. The most well-known altiplano extends from Lake Titicaca, in southern Peru, to Lake Poopo in Bolivia, covering a distance of 966 km (600 mi). Its average altitude is 3,658 m (12,000 ft). |
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