cordilleran

cor·dil·le·ra

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh]
- /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər ə, -ˈɛər ə, kɔrˈdɪl ər ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dl-yair-uh, -air-uh, kawr-dil-er-uh]
- /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər ə, -ˈɛər ə, kɔrˈdɪl ər ə/

Definitions of cordilleran word

noun cordilleran a mountain system in W South America: the Andes and its component ranges. 1
noun cordilleran a mountain system in W North America, including the Sierra Nevada, Coast Range, Cascade Range, and Rocky Mountains. 1
noun cordilleran the entire chain of mountain ranges parallel to the Pacific coast, extending from Cape Horn to Alaska. 1
noun cordilleran Relating to a cordillera. 1

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Origin of cordilleran

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; < Spanish, derivative of cordilla, diminutive of cuerda string, mountain range (< Latin chorda); see cord

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Parts of speech for Cordilleran

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cordilleran popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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