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massif

Syllabification: (mas·sif)
Pronunciation: /maˈsēf/

Definition of massif

noun

  • a compact group of mountains, especially one that is separate from other groups.

Origin:

early 16th century (denoting a large building): French adjective meaning 'massive', used as a noun. The current sense dates from the late 19th century

massif in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of massif in the British & World English dictionary