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versant

Pronunciation: /ˈvəːs(ə)nt/
Definition of versant

noun

  • a region of land sloping in one general direction: the eastern versant of the Victoria Nyanza

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, present participle (used as a noun) of verser 'tilt over', from Latin versare

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