orography

[ aw-rog-ruh-fee, oh-rog- ]

noun

1. the branch of physical geography dealing with mountains.

orography

/ ɒˈrɒlədʒɪ; ˌɒrəʊˈɡræfɪk; ɒˈrɒɡrəfɪ; ˌɒrəʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study or mapping of relief, esp of mountains

Derived Forms

• oˈrographer, noun
• ˌoroˈgraphically, adverb
• orographic, adjective

Other Words From

• or·o·graph·ic [awr-, uh, -, graf, -ik, or-, uh, -], oro·graphi·cal adjective
• oro·graphi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of orography¹

First recorded in 1840–50; oro- ¹ + -graphy

Example Sentences

From the measurements taken during the field trip with Ms. Ermirio, the students will design a three-dimensional orography of the area.

From New York Times

The close link with orography, already evoked in 1483 by Marin Sanudo with his ‘city situated on a most wonderful mountain’, is referred to as part of the distinctive character of the city.

From The Guardian

Beyond question the orography is more accurately given than anywhere else; in this respect, indeed, no other country can compare with it.

From Project Gutenberg

For orography and geology see an article by P. Verri in Boll.

From Project Gutenberg

The first great result of recent geographical research has been to modify pre-existing ideas of General results of investigation. the orography of the vast central region represented by Tibet and Mongolia.

From Project Gutenberg