German

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Etymology

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From Grund +‎ Gebirge.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌbɪʁɡə/, [ˈɡʁʊntɡəˌbɪɐ̯ɡə]

Noun

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Grundgebirge n (strong, genitive Grundgebirges, plural Grundgebirge)

  1. (geology) basement (mass of rock underlying sedimentary cover)

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