malpais
[ mahl-pah-ees ]
noun
Southwestern U.S. an extensive area of rough, barren lava flows.
Origin of malpais
11835–45, Americanism;<Spanish mal país bad country
Words Nearby malpais
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How to use malpais in a sentence
Ditto or unfinished mortar of the malpais for grinding chili and other ingredients for sauce.
Illustrated Catalogue of the Collections Obtained | James StevensonI think things ain't right when a malpais girl helps a hawss thief and a rustler to escape twice.
Mavericks | William MacLeod RaineUpon the wholesome malpais country had fallen the bitterness of a sheep and cattle feud.
Mavericks | William MacLeod RaineAfter 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 RaineWhen he chose he could be hail fellow well met in a way malpais found flattering to its vanity.
Mavericks | William MacLeod Raine
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