English
sierra
see also: Sierra
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /siˈɛɹə/
Noun

sierra

  1. A rugged range of mountains.
  2. The letter S in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
  3. A scombroid fish.
  4. (uncountable) A relatively low-quality grade of Spanish saffron.
    • 2005, Karen Anand, International Cooking With Karen Anand (page 77)
      Mancha selecto is the world's best saffron: deep-red stamens, as long as the first joint of your thumb, packed and date-stamped. Lesser types, like sierra saffron, have shorter stamens and a quantity of white and yellow flower parts.
Related terms Translations
Sierra
Proper noun
  1. A female given name of modern American usage, from the Spanish noun, confused with Ciara and Sarah.
  2. Sierra Nevada, a mountain range in the United States.
    I am going to the Sierra next weekend.


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