submontane

American  

[suhb-mon-teyn] / sʌbˈmɒn teɪn /

adjective

1. under or beneath a mountain or mountains.

2. at or near the foot of mountains.

3. pertaining or belonging to the lower slopes of mountains.

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submontane British  

/ sʌbˈmɒnteɪn /

adjective

1. situated on or characteristic of the lower slopes of a mountain

2. beneath a mountain or mountain range

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Other Word Forms

• submontanely
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of submontane

1810–20; < Late Latin submontānus; see sub-, montane

Example Sentences

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submontane

The two northern tahsíls, Gujrát and Kharián, have many of the features of a submontane tract.

From The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Douie, James McCrone, Sir

Hazára is a typical montane and submontane district with a copious rainfall and a good climate.

From The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Douie, James McCrone, Sir

This consists of two parts, monsoon forest, corresponding roughly with the Himalayan area Cis Ráví above the 5000 feet contour, and dry woodland of a semi-tropical stamp, consisting, of the adjoining foot-hills and submontane tract.

From The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Douie, James McCrone, Sir

The monsoon rains come later and are much less abundant than in the submontane zone.

From The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Douie, James McCrone, Sir

Of submontane walks and scenery it commands a surprising variety, having railway facilities in half a dozen directions.

From Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland by Hart, H. C.