mountain

moun-tain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

  2. 2.

    A large quantity or amount of something.

  3. 3.

    (modifier) Relating to or found in mountains.

Forms

plural: mountains

Related words

Antonyms: plain, valley
See also: hill, peak, valley
Synonyms: mount, peak, summit

Etymology

From Old French "montaigne," from Vulgar Latin "*montanea," from Latin "montanus" (of a mountain), from "mons, mont-" meaning "mountain." Replaced the native Old English "beorg" (hill, mountain).