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mountainous

[moun-tn-uhs] / ˈmaʊn tn əs /


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Takaichi grew up in the Japanese prefecture of Nara, a mountainous region and home to an ancient capital where sacred deer roam parks and temples.

From The Wall Street Journal

They found a suitable spot in north Yorkshire, which offered access to moors, forests and mountainous landscapes.

From BBC

A search operation in the mountainous area is now under way.

From BBC

Its origin dates back to a mountainous region in the lush rainforests of southern India, better known as the Cardamom Hills.

From Salon

Authorities urged caution in mountainous areas amid winter weather and continuing avalanche risk.

From Barron's