2007-10-11 20:12:51 · 4 answers · asked by G A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The etymology is the literal Spanish word for "saw", which comes from the Latin word "serra."
Similar to the word "serrated," as in a serrated knife.
2007-10-11 20:16:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
si·er·ra [ see érrÉ ] (plural si·er·ras)
noun
Definition:
1. mountains: a range of mountains with jagged peaks, or the country surrounding such a range
2. U.S. Spanish mackerel: a large Spanish mackerel valued as a game fish and for food. Genus Scomberomorus.
[Mid-16th century. Via Spanish< Latin serra "saw"]
2007-10-12 04:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by John Silver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know but i use alot of sierra software very good stuff
2007-10-12 04:10:47 · answer #3 · answered by shane_1716 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanish for "saw" or "jagged edge"
2007-10-12 03:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by galyamike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋