Definition
picacho
noun
- A high, sharp peak or pointed hill, especially in the southwestern United States or Mexico.
Usage: Often used in place names; Spanish origin; common in geographical contexts
Examples
- Picacho Peak rises dramatically from the desert floor.
- The hikers climbed toward the picacho visible on the horizon.
- Many picachos dot the landscape of Arizona and New Mexico.
- From the picacho, we could see for miles across the valley.
- The sharp picacho served as a landmark for travelers in the region.