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|Meaning=The shady (usually poleward, or north in the Northern Hemisphere) side of a mountain. | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 27 March 2024
The shady (usually poleward, or north in the Northern Hemisphere) side of a mountain.
The term originated and is most often used in reference to mountains in the Alps. It is characterized by a lower timber line and snow line than the sunny side (the adret).