Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roches-moutonnees
Noun
/rɒʃ mʊˌtɒn eɪ/
Definition
Roches-moutonnees are distinctive glacial formations that resemble the back of a sheep, created by the erosive action of moving ice over bedrock.
Examples
- The roches-moutonnees in the valley are a clear indication of the area’s glacial past.
- Hikers often stop to admire the unique shapes of the roches-moutonnees along the trail.
Meaning
The term refers to smooth, rounded hills of rock, often with striations left by glaciers, typically found in formerly glaciated regions.
Synonyms
- Glacial rock formations
- Eratic hills
- Sculpted rocks
