hautes terres — meaning in English

English meaning

• highland noun An area of land that sits higher than the land around it.
• Highlands noun An area of elevated, often hilly or mountainous land, considered as a region.

Senses

hautes terres is used for these senses in English:

• highland A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
• highlands A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.

highland — full definition

1. noun An area of land that sits higher than the land around it.
2. adj Relating to hilly or mountainous terrain, especially the Scottish Highlands.

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