Definition of: massif

(mas′if, Fr. má·sēf′) noun Geol.
1. The dominant, central mass of a mountain ridge more or less defined by longitudinal or transverse valleys.
2. A diastrophic block of the earth's crust, isolated by boundary faults. [<F]

Most often used phrases:

vinson massif
mont blanc massif
mountain massif
massif de
borg massif
massif des
dufek massif
central massif
massif pensacola
bohemian massif
limestone massif
le massif
armorican massif
ford massif
rock massif

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Definition of: massif

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