loma
noun Chiefly Southwestern U.S.
Origin of loma
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Contemporary Examples of loma
A few minutes later, the two injured officers were flown by helicopter out of the area to Loma Linda University Medical Center.
On Oct. 17, 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck while Lewis sat behind the bars of his prison cell.
Historical Examples of loma
The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 demonstrated a wide range of effects.
EarthquakesKaye M. Shedlock
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. 5Willis Fletcher Johnson
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 CalamityVarious
A few days later, in an amethyst sea, off the green slopes of Loma point, the Renown cast anchor.
Down Under With the PrinceEverard Cotes
The royal army is ready for action, and the patriots occupy the heights of Loma Blanca, overlooking the plains of the Maip.