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Massif
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
a French term, adopted in geology and physical geography for a mountainous mass or group of connected heights, whether isolated or forming part of a larger mountain system. A "massif" is more or less clearly marked off by valleys.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Massif'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/bri/m/massif.html. 1910.