Massif Central

[ ma-seef sahn-tral ]

/ ma sif sɑ̃ˈtral /

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noun

a great plateau and the chief water divide of France, in the central part.

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Offending the other ones has been a central strategy for Paul over the last year.
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Most of my observations are in keeping with Skutch's detailed report of the species in Central America.
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The main entrance is in the centre of the St. Martin's Lane front, and consists of a central roadway for carts and wagons, 15ft.
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It is not quite so level nor so perfectly cultivated as central Belgium, but is generally fertile and promises fairly.
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She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
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British Dictionary definitions for Massif Central

Massif Central

/ (French masif sɑ̃tral) /

noun

a mountainous plateau region of S central France, occupying about one sixth of the country: contains several extinct volcanic cones, notably Puy de Dôme, 1465 m (4806 ft). Highest point: Puy de Sancy, 1886 m (6188 ft). Area: about 85 000 sq km (33 000 sq miles)

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