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mount massif central Lexical Profile

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A large, elevated highland region and mountain range in south-central France, characterized by ancient volcanic peaks, plateaus, and deep gorges, reaching its highest point at the Puy de Sancy (usually called simply the Massif Central).

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In standard English and French geography, this highland region is referred to simply as the 'Massif Central' rather than 'Mount Massif Central', as it is an extensive plateau and mountain range rather than a single peak.

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