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versant

Versant (noun) means a slope of a mountain or mountain ridge.

noun
1
A slope of a mountain or mountain ridge.
2
The overall slope of a region.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French versant, present participle (used as a noun) of verser, from Latin versō, frequentative of vertō (“to turn”).

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of versant?

"versant" (noun) means a slope of a mountain or mountain ridge.

What are the different meanings of versant?

"versant" has 2 main meanings: 1. A slope of a mountain or mountain ridge; 2. The overall slope of a region.

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