What does orography mean?
Definitions for orography
ɔˈrɒg rə fi, oʊˈrɒg-; ɔˈrɒl ə dʒi, oʊˈrɒl-orog·ra·phy
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Princeton's WordNet
orology, orographynoun
the science of mountains
Wiktionary
orographynoun
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains
orographynoun
the orographic features of a region
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Orography
Orography is the study of the topographic relief of mountains, and can more broadly include hills, and any part of a region's elevated terrain. Orography (also known as oreography, orology or oreology) falls within the broader discipline of geomorphology. The term orography comes from the Greek: όρος, hill, γραφία, to write.
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orography
Orography refers to the study of the topographic relief of mountains, or more generally, the detailed description or representation of the physical features of mountains or mountain ranges. It includes aspects such as the formation, classification, distribution, and the effects of mountains on weather and climate.
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Orography
Orography is the study of the formation and relief of mountains, and can more broadly include hills, and any part of a region's elevated terrain. Orography falls within the broader discipline of geomorphology.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Orography
or-og′ra-fi, n. the description of mountains—also Orol′ogy.—n. Orog′eny, the origin and formation of mountains.—adjs. Orograph′ic, -al; Orolog′ical, of or pertaining to orology.—ns. Orol′ogist, one versed in orology; Orom′eter, a mountain-barometer. [Gr. oros, a mountain.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of orography in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of orography in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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