rincon
/rɪŋˈkɒn/ /rɪŋˈkəʊn/(also rincón)
noun
Now especially in the south-western United States: a piece of land, typically one situated in a secluded or sheltered area such as a valley or river bend.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Hakluyt (?1552–1616), geographer. From Spanish rincón corner; further etymology uncertain: perhaps from a Spanish Arabic variant (with epenthetic vowel) of Arabic rukn corner.