Nature terminology · Earth & landscapes

or/o — Mountain

or/o means mountain. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: orography.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Mountain

• Ancient Greek: ὄρος (oros)

Examples and word parts

orography

The study or description of mountains and land relief.

Word parts: or/o (mountain) + -graphy (description)

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