massif massif /ˈmæsɪf/

noun

1. A block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range  ( massif )
   a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
    The impressive massif dominated the landscape, challenging climbers with its rugged peaks.
   The impressive massif dominated the landscape, challenging climbers with its rugged peaks.