Andine

/ænˈdiːn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Andes Mountains or Andean regions and cultures.

Etymology

Variant or archaic form of 'Andean,' derived from Andes with the -ine suffix instead of the more common -an.

Kelly Says

English adjective suffixes like -ine, -ian, and -an overlap in meaning, and andine is a less common variant that hints at how English speakers experimented with describing distant places before standardization.

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