orogeny
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/ɔːˈrɑːdʒəni/
🇬🇧
/ɒˈrɒdʒəni/
noun
R
The formation of mountains due to the folding of the Earth's crust.
The Himalayas were formed during the orogeny that occurred millions of years ago.
translation
The formation of mountains due to the folding of the Earth's crust.