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mountainous [ˈmaʊntɪnəs] adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) of or relating to mountains a mountainous region 2. like a mountain, esp in size or impressiveness mountainously adv mountainousness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
mountainous adjective Translations mountainous [ˈmaʊntɪnəs] adj → montagneux/euse mountain pass n → col m mountain range n → chaîne f de montagnes mountain rescue n → le secours en montagne mountain rescue team n → colonne f de secours mountainous How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That part of the disc beginning with 60@ was becoming quite mountainous. The general face of the country, whether mountainous or level, most fit for the operations of infantry or cavalry, is almost the only consideration of this nature that can occur. Occasionally the monotony of this vast wilderness is interrupted by mountainous belts of sand and limestone, broken into confused masses; with precipitous cliffs and yawning ravines, looking like the ruins of a world; or is traversed by lofty and barren ridges of rock, almost impassable, like those denominated the Black Hills. |
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