montane
[ mon-teyn ]
/ ˈmɒn teɪn /
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adjective
pertaining to, growing in, or inhabiting mountainous regions.
noun
the lower vegetation belt on mountains.
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montane
/ (ˈmɒnteɪn) /
adjective
of or inhabiting mountainous regionsa montane flora
Word Origin for montane
C19: from Latin montānus, from mons mountain
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