orographical
- a word derived from orography.
Example Sentences
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But to use such terms for what is not only an independent, but also an older, orographical formation than the Caucasus tends to perpetuate confusion in geographical nomenclature.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
He knew the orographical map of Europe as well as he knew his manual of navigation.
From Round the World in Seven Days by Strang, Herbert
Within this range are two great volcanic uplifts, two beautiful mountain peaks, crowned with perpetual snow—the culminating orographical features of the Sierras, and the highest points in Mexico.
From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin
The main orographical feature of non-Amazonian Brazil is the great mountain system which extends uninterruptedly from the northern coast through the whole country.
From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.
No air, the decomposing influence of which modifies orographical profiles.
From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules
