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Record 1 2003-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toponymy
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

Alpine or sub-alpine treeless area characterized by seasonal grasses and wild flowers.

CONT

Fairy Meadow, B.C.

OBS

Used particularly in B.C., Alta., and Y.T.

OBS

Terminology validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

Non attesté en français au Canada.

OBS

Terminologie uniformisée par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toponimia
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Pastizal herbáceo de verano, localizado en la parte alta de la falda de un monte.

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