Word before Leone or Madre (6)

I believe the answer is:

sierra

(Other definitions for sierra that I've seen before include "Comms code S" , "- - Leone" , "mountain area" , "Vehicle" , "Jagged mountain range" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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