terrain

Terrain is defined as the specific physical features of an area of land.

(noun)

An example of terrain is a rocky and jagged coastline.

See terrain in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

ground or a tract of ground, esp. with regard to its natural or topographical features or fitness for some use
Geol. terrane (sense )

Origin: Fr < L terrenum < terrenus, of earth, earthen < terra, terra

See terrain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. An area of land; ground: climbed a tree to view the surrounding terrain.
b. A particular geographic area; a region: a guide who knows this terrain well.
The surface features of an area of land; topography: boots designed for rugged terrain.
also (tĕrˈān) Variant of terrane.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *terrānum

Origin: , alteration of Latin terrēnum

Origin: , from neuter of terrēnus, of the earth; see terrene

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