noun

mesa

mesa, tableland

We saw a large mesa in the desert.

We saw a large mesa in the desert.

((a/the)) mesa a flat-topped hill The mesa was visible for miles.

Synonyms: butte, plateau, tableland

From Spanish 'mesa' meaning 'table', due to its table-like shape.

Picture a giant 'table' in the middle of the desert. 'Mesa' is Spanish for table.

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