MONTANE

montane

(adjective) of or inhabiting mountainous regions; “montane flowers”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

montane (comparative more montane, superlative most montane)

(ecology) Of, inhabiting, or growing in mountain areas; specifically, the cool, moist upland slopes below the timberline. [from mid 19th c.]

Coordinate terms

• alpine

• subalpine

Noun

montane (plural montanes)

(ecology) Flora and fauna of a montane habitat.

Anagrams

• Notname, nonmate, nonmeat, nonteam

Source: Wiktionary



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