"oreal" meaning in English

See oreal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oreal (not comparable)
  1. (dated, rare, ecology) Inhabiting high mountains. Tags: dated, not-comparable, rare Categories (topical): Ecology
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