cordillera

noun cor·dil·le·ra \ ˌkȯr-dᵊl-ˈyer-ə , -də-ˈler- also kȯr-ˈdi-lə-rə \

Definition of cordillera

: a system of mountain ranges often consisting of a number of more or less parallel chains

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cordilleran

play \ˌkȯr-dᵊl-ˈyer-ən, -də-ˈler- also kȯr-ˈdi-lə-rən\ adjective

Recent Examples of cordillera from the Web

Since the resort has an idyllic vantage point at the foothills of the Truong Son mountains (part of the dense Annamese cordillera), the setting makes for noteworthy Instagram shots.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Angsana Lang Co," 20 Oct. 2017
Local media published photos of teenagers and children among the group playing in the snow in the Andes mountains cordilleras on their way home.

— Washington Post, "Argentine officials: at least 15 die when bus flips, 21 hurt," 26 June 2017

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