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noun, plural bar·ran·cas 
[-kuhz; Sp. -kahs] .
[-kuhz; Sp. -kahs] . 1.
a steep-walled ravine or gorge.
2.
a gully with steep sides; arroyo.
Origin:
1685–95; < Spanish, variant of barranco, of obscure, probably pre-Latin orig.
1685–95; < Spanish, variant of barranco, of obscure, probably pre-Latin orig.
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Barranca
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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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