terrane

noun

ter·​rane tə-ˈrān 

te-

1

: the area or surface over which a particular rock or group of rocks is prevalent

2

: terrain sense 1a

Examples of terrane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022

Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars. — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021

Word History

Etymology

alteration of terrain

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for terrane

• brainy
• cheyney
• grainy
• rainey
• zany
• allegany
• miscellany
• theophany