malpais

[ mahl-pah-ees ]

/ ˌmɑl pɑˈis /

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noun

Southwestern U.S. an extensive area of rough, barren lava flows.

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Origin of malpais

1835–45, Americanism;<Spanish mal país bad country

Ditto or unfinished mortar of the malpais for grinding chili and other ingredients for sauce.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained|James Stevenson
I think things ain't right when a Malpais girl helps a hawss thief and a rustler to escape twice.
Mavericks|William MacLeod Raine
Upon the wholesome Malpais country had fallen the bitterness of a sheep and cattle feud.
Mavericks|William MacLeod Raine
After a couple of hours of play the Malpais man cashed in and went back to the hotel where he was putting up.
Mavericks|William MacLeod Raine

When he chose he could be hail fellow well met in a way Malpais found flattering to its vanity.
Mavericks|William MacLeod Raine