rincón

English

Etymology

Loaned from Spanish.

Noun

rincón (plural rincons or rincones)

  1. (US, Southwestern US) A meadow on the south-facing upper slopes of a mountain.
  2. (US, Southwestern US) An abandoned meander.
  3. (US, Southwestern US) An interior corner; a nook; hence, an angular recess or hollow bend in a mountain, river, cliff, etc.

Anagrams

Spanish

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic ركن‎ (rukán), from Arabic رُكْن‎ (rukn, “corner, nook”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [rĩŋˈkõn]

Noun

rincón m (plural rincones)

  1. corner (inside), angle
  2. nook, cosy corner
  3. haven, retreat
  4. patch, small piece (of land)
  5. bit, end

See also
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