playa

English

/ˈplaɪə/, /ˈpleɪə/

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian playa (beach).

Origin

Spanish

playa

Gloss

beach

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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