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单词 cordillera
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cordillera

/ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛːrə /
noun
A system or group of parallel mountain ranges together with the intervening plateaux and other features, especially in the Andes or the Rockies.In the western part, the Andean cordillera (system of mountain ranges) extends from north to south....
  • Great mountain ranges known as cordilleras divide Spain into distinct natural regions.
  • The mighty Andes Mountains divide into three long ranges - called cordilleras - that run the length of the country.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Spanish, from cordilla, diminutive of cuerda 'cord', from Latin chorda (see cord).

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