Orogenous-zone Definition

noun
(geology, often humorous, by analogy to erogenous zone) A region characterized by mountain-building.
Orogenous zones are usually found along plate boundaries.
The villagers were astonished to learn that they were living in an orogenous zone.
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Noun

Singular:
orogenous-zone
Plural:
orogenous-zones

Origin of Orogenous-zone

  • By analogy to erogenous zone.

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