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Pyrenean

Pyrenean

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Relating to the Pyrenees mountains or the area around them
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɪrəˈniːən/
: pirenaico
  • Many hikers explore the Pyrenean trails during the summer months.

Examples

  • But it is the Pyrenean scenery that brings large numbers of skiers, climbers, and hikers to Andorra.

    Blog text (29)

  • Certainly, it is not apparent that a rejection of Gallo-Romance speech habits at the end of the thirteenth century is compatible with ultra-Pyrenean influence in decline from the beginning of that century.

    Academic text (1996)

  • In 1993, Severino Pallaruelo pointed out that the degree of involvement of Pyrenean sheep in transhumance was high, the Central Pyrenees being the area with the largest share of transhumant sheep in Spain.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Pyrenean landscape is famous for its stunning peaks and lush valleys.

  • The Pyrenean region is known for its unique culture and breathtaking views.

Surface Forms

Pyrenean positive

Morphology

Pyrenean = Pyrenees (transparent) = Pyrenees + ean

The adjective is a regular adjectival formation from the place name 'Pyrenees' using the productive suffix '-ean', so the relation is clear to learners who know the place name.

Etymology

Pyrenean comes from the name of the Pyrenees, the mountains on the border between France and Spain. The ending -ean, like in European, means 'from' or 'relating to', so Pyrenean describes things (climate, plants, trails) that are 'from the Pyrenees'.