South American grassland (5)

I believe the answer is:

llano

(Other definitions for llano that I've seen before include "Flat area" , "Treeless area" , "Treeless grassy plain in South America" , "(South American) grassy plain" , "Grassy plain in South?America" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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