mountain
noun
/ˈmaʊn.tən/
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/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/
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[ˈmaʊn.tn̩]
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[ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩]
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[ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩]
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- (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.]
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montagne,
mont
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- (countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]
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montagne
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mountainous
adjective
/ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/
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/ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/
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[-ʔn̩-]
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[ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs]
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[ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-]
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- Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.
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montagneux
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mountaineer
noun
/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/
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/ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/
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[ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ]
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[ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ]
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- A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure. [from 19th c.]
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alpiniste
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- (now, rare) A person who lives in a mountainous area (often with the connotation that such people are outlaws or uncivilized). [from 16th c.]
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montagnard,
montagnarde
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mountaineering
noun
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- The sport of climbing mountains.
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alpinisme
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mountainousness
noun
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- The quality of being mountainous.
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état montagneux
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