Pasto

[ pahs-taw ]

/ ˈpɑs tɔ /

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noun

a city in SW Colombia. About 8,350 feet (2,545 meters) above sea level.

a volcanic peak near this city. 13,990 feet (4,265 meters).

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How to use Pasto in a sentence

Pasto is almost 8,300 feet up in the mountains, so it was cold and crisp, with a blaze of stars across the sky.
Spirit Tripping With Colombian Shamans|Chris Allbritton|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Pastusos (inhabitants of the province of Pasto) had here taken up a strong position, supported by the Spanish troops.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 366|Various
We had to pass the Pasto Paramos, and that in the rainy season, which had now set in.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne
The style resembles that of Giorgione, but is less vivid, though of equal pasto, and somewhat more limpid.
The life and writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume III (of 3)|Henry Fuseli

Mules are bred for the Colombian markets of Pasto and Popayan.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2|Various
Cialdini dismounted at the palace of the governor, and ten minutes later Colonel Pasto rode up to the carriage.
Out with Garibaldi|G. A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for Pasto

Pasto

/ (Spanish ˈpasto) /

noun

a city in SE Colombia, at an altitude of 2590 m (8500 ft). Pop: 404 000 (2005 est)

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