loma

[ loh-muh ]

/ ˈloʊ mə /

noun Chiefly Southwestern U.S.

a hill or ridge having a broad top.

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Origin of loma

1840–50, Americanism;<Spanish, akin to lomo back, ridge, loin

Words nearby loma

lollygag, lollywater, Lollywood, Lolo, lolz, loma, Loma Linda, Lomami, Lomas de Zamora, Lomax, Lombard

Example sentences from the Web for loma

A few minutes later, the two injured officers were flown by helicopter out of the area to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
How Christopher Dorner Went Down|Christine Pelisek|February 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On Oct. 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck while Lewis sat behind the bars of his prison cell.
Who Murdered a California Hero?|Tim McGirk|June 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
At Loma Prieta the earthquake caused a mine house to slip down the side of a mountain, ten men being buried in the ruins.
The San Francisco Calamity|Various
The royal army is ready for action, and the patriots occupy the heights of Loma Blanca, overlooking the plains of the Maip.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8|Various

The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 demonstrated a wide range of effects.
Earthquakes|Kaye M. Shedlock
A few days later, in an amethyst sea, off the green slopes of Loma point, the Renown cast anchor.
Down Under With the Prince|Everard Cotes
From the top of the Loma de Candela, a beautiful view of the valley below spreads out towards the south.
The History of Cuba, vol. 5|Willis Fletcher Johnson

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