orography

American  

[aw-rog-ruh-fee, oh-rog-] / ɔˈrɒg rə fi, oʊˈrɒg- /

noun

1. the branch of physical geography dealing with mountains.

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orography British  

/ ɒˈrɒlədʒɪ, ˌɒrəʊˈɡræfɪk, ɒˈrɒɡrəfɪ, ˌɒrəʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study or mapping of relief, esp of mountains

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Other Word Forms

• orographer noun
• orographic adjective
• orographical adjective
• orographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of orography

First recorded in 1840–50; oro- ¹ + -graphy

Example Sentences

Probably the best description of the topography and the orography of the island yet presented is that given by Mr. Robert T. Hill, of the United States Geological Survey.

From Cuba, Old and New by Robinson, Albert G. (Albert Gardner)

What could be objected to conscientious observations made at less than forty miles from that curious mountain of Tycho, the strangest mountain system of lunar orography?

From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules

Its orography gives rise to the presence of numerous rivers and streams, all of which are upon the Atlantic watershed.

From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin

Approaching now, through the high valleys, the central region of the mountain system of Corsica, this may be a proper place for a brief survey of the main features in its orography and geological structure.

From Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. by Forester, Thomas

The first great result of recent geographical research has been to modify pre-existing ideas of General results of investigation. the orography of the vast central region represented by Tibet and Mongolia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various