roche moutonnée

noun

roche mou·​ton·​née ˈrȯsh-ˌmü-tə-ˈnā How to pronounce roche moutonnée (audio)
ˈrōsh-
plural roches moutonnées ˈrȯsh-ˌmü-tə-ˈnā(z) How to pronounce roche moutonnée (audio)
ˈrōsh-
: an elongate rounded ice-sculptured hillock of bedrock

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fleecy rock

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roche moutonnée was in 1841

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Cite this Entry

“Roche moutonnée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roche%20moutonn%C3%A9e. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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