Associations to the word «Montane»

Wiktionary

MONTANE, adjective. Mountainous; specifically, pertaining to the cool, moist upland slopes below the timberline.
MONTANE, noun. Flora and fauna of a montane habitat.

Dictionary definition

MONTANE, adjective. Of or inhabiting mountainous regions; "montane flowers".

Wise words

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