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terrain

Pronunciation: /tɛˈreɪn/
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Definition of terrain

noun

[mass noun]
  • a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features:they were delayed by rough terrain

Origin:

early 18th century (denoting part of the training ground in a riding school): from French, from a popular Latin variant of Latin terrenum, neuter of terrenus (see terrene)

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