sierra
/siˈɛɹə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sierras
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A rugged range of mountains.
Noun
Examples
Holonym: cordillera
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A scombroid fish.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sierra” mean?
A rugged range of mountains.
Is “sierra” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.