Andean

[ an-dee-uhn, an-dee- ]

adjective
  1. of or like the Andes.

Origin of Andean

1
First recorded in 1830–40; Ande(s) + -an

Other words from Andean

  • in·ter-An·de·an, adjective
  • sub-An·de·an, adjective
  • trans-An·de·an, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Andean

Andean

/ (ænˈdiːən, ˈændɪən) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or resembling the Andes

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