Advertisement
Advertisement
cordillera
[ kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh ]
noun
- a chain of mountains, usually the principal mountain system or mountain axis of a large landmass.
cordillera
/ ˌkɔːdɪlˈjɛərə /
noun
- a series of parallel ranges of mountains, esp in the northwestern US
cordillera
/ kôr′dl-yâr′ə /
- A long and wide chain of mountains, especially the main mountain range of a large landmass. Cordilleras can include the valleys, basins, rivers, lakes, plains, and plateaus between parallel chains of a single mountain system, or they can consist solely of a string of connected mountain peaks.
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˌcordilˈleran, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- cordil·leran adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of cordillera1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of cordillera1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Less dramatic than the alta cordillera near Santiago, here cone volcanos and old-growth forests provide a magical feeling.
Moreover, the passes in ascending the Andes and Cordillera can only be correctly imagined by experienced travellers.
The mines which yield this metal are on the southern declivity, close to the road leading down from the Cordillera.
The Cordillera, in the neighborhood of Yauli, is exceedingly rich in lead ore, containing silver.
Not so the Indians of the higher mountains eastward of the Cordillera.
About a league beyond Acchahuari the valley is bounded by the principal chain of the Cordillera.
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse