mesa
noun/ˈmeɪsə/
Frequency rank: #7,669 most common English word
Meaning
A flat-topped hill or plateau with steep sides, common in arid regions.
Example sentence
The ancient ruins sat on top of mesa, overlooking miles of desert below.
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