Cordilleras – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
Cordilleras
n.
complex of mountain ranges (in western North America, Mexico, Central America and South America) extending from Alaska to Cape Horn (Geography)
cordillera
n.
mountain range, chain of mountains
Cordillera
A
cordillera is an extensive chain of
mountains or mountain ranges. The term is a borrowing from
Spanish, in which it has the same meaning. The Spanish word originates from
cordilla, a diminutive of
cuerda, or "rope". It is most commonly used in the field of
physical geography.
cordillera
nf.
cordillera, mountain range
cordillera
(n.) = mountain range.
Ex: Thus, plate tectonics explains how the majestic peaks of one of the world's great mountain ranges were once the deep sea-floors of an ancient drifting plate.
CORDILLERAS
CORDIGLIERE
