Llano Estacado

American  

[lah-noh es-tuh-kah-doh, lan-oh] / ˈlɑ noʊ ˌɛs təˈkɑ doʊ, ˈlæn oʊ /

noun

1. a large plateau in the SW United States, in W Texas and SE New Mexico: cattle-grazing region. About 1000–5000 feet (300–1500 meters) above sea level.

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Llano Estacado British  

/ ˈlɑːnəʊ ˌɛstəˈkɑːdəʊ /

noun

1. Also called: Staked Plain.  the S part of the Great Plains of the US, extending over W Texas and E New Mexico: oil and natural gas resources. Chief towns: Lubbock and Amarillo. Area: 83 700 sq km (30 000 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Giving his mount a touch of spur, the horseman turned the animal westward toward the Llano Estacado.

From Kid Wolf of Texas by Powers, Paul S. (Paul Sylvester)

The road is excellent over the "Llano Estacado," or Staked Plain. 34-1/2.

From The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions by Marcy, Randolph Barnes

They passed down the valley, and struck out in the direction of the Llano Estacado.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.

This boy was born on the fragrant fresh soil, out on the open prairie, under the steely sun and the cool wind from off the Llano Estacado.

From Valley of Wild Horses by Grey, Zane

Not less brilliant fell those beams where no harvest was ever known—upon the wild plain of the Llano Estacado.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.