Grundgebirge

German (Berlin)

/ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌbɪʁɡə/

noun
Definitions
  • (geology) basement mass of rock underlying sedimentary cover

Etymology

Affix from German Grund (ground, soil, reason, base, land, bottom) + German Gebirge (mountain range).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Gebirge

Gloss

mountain range

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