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massif central Lexical Profile

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A large, elevated highland region in the middle of southern France, consisting of extensive mountains, plateaus, and extinct volcanoes, covering approximately 15 percent of the country.

Example

"During our geographical tour of Europe, we spent several days exploring the rugged, volcanic terrain of the Massif Central."

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from French 'Massif Central', literally meaning 'central mountain mass', referring to its geographical position and geological structure in France.

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