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Lascar

Lascar

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A volcano in the Andes of northern Chile that often erupts
  • proper noun
: Lascar

Examples

  • One of the Lascars holds him by the queue as he mounts the steps.

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  • The sailors are Lascars, clad in close trousers and tunics of blue cotton check and red turbans.

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  • On Sunday, the Lascar crew, who have contented themselves all week with garments of blue cotton check and red turbans, suddenly bloom and burgeon garden-wise.

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  • A boat is lowered full of excited Lascars, commanded by the third officer, a ruddy young fellow—calm and dominant.

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  • The Lascar volcano erupted, sending ash clouds high into the sky.

  • Visitors often hike up to Lascar to witness its powerful eruptions.

  • The Lascar volcano is known for its regular activity and beautiful scenery.

Surface Forms

Lascar main

Etymology

Lascar may come from an old Persian word lashkar meaning 'army' or 'camp'. A helpful way to remember the volcano is to imagine it as a lone 'soldier' watching over the Atacama Desert, which links the name to the mountain's strong, active presence.