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mountain noun

  /ˈmaʊn.tən/ , /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ , [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] , [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] , [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩]
  • (countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
 vuori
  • (countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]
 vuori, kasa

mountainous adjective

  /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ , /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ , [-ʔn̩-] , [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] , [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-]
  • Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.
 järkälemäinen, jättimäinen, vuorenkokoinen, vuoristoinen
  • (figurative, of a problem or task) Very difficult.
 visainen

mountaineering noun

  • The sport of climbing mountains.
 vuorikiipeily, alpinismi

mountaineer noun

  /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ , /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ , [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] , [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ]
  • A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure. [from 19th c.]
 vuorikiipeilijä
  • (now, rare) A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized). [from 16th c.]
 vuoristolainen
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