pampean

pampean
pampean [pam pē′ən, pam′pēən]
adj.
of the Pampas or the Indians native to the Pampas
n.
a pampean Indian

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pam·pe·an also Pam·pe·an (pămʹpē-ən, păm-pēʹən) adj.
Of or relating to a pampa or the Pampas or their inhabitants.

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