Massif Central
[ ma-seef sahn-tral ]
/ ma sif sɑ̃ˈtral /
noun
a great plateau and the chief water divide of France, in the central part.
British Dictionary definitions for massif central
Massif Central
/ (French masif sɑ̃tral) /
noun
a mountainous plateau region of S central France, occupying about one sixth of the country: contains several extinct volcanic cones, notably Puy de Dôme, 1465 m (4806 ft). Highest point: Puy de Sancy, 1886 m (6188 ft). Area: about 85 000 sq km (33 000 sq miles)