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montane

  • adjective
  • mont·ane
  • /ˈmɒnteɪn/

Of, inhabiting, or growing in mountain areas; specifically, the cool, moist upland slopes below the timberline.

Word history

From Latin "montānus" (of or pertaining to a mountain).

Where this comes from

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