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montane

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnteɪn/

Definition of montane

adjective

of or inhabiting mountainous country:montane grasslands

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin montanus, from mons, mont- 'mountain'

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Definition of montane in the US English dictionary

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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