orography
noun
the branch of physical geography dealing with mountains.
orographical
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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
As regards orographical features, much of the country is high plateau, with an average altitude of 3500 ft. above sea-level.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various
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 Martin Hume
No air, the decomposing influence of which modifies orographical profiles.
From The Moon-Voyage by Jules Verne
He knew the orographical map of Europe as well as he knew his manual of navigation.
From Round the World in Seven Days by Herbert Strang
