The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Terrane \Ter"rane\, n. [F. terrain, from L. terra earth.]
1. (Geol.) A group of rocks having a common age or origin; --
nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less
comprehensively.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Terrane \Ter"rane\, n. (Geog.)
2. A region or limited area considered with reference to some
special feature; as, the terrane of a river, that is, its
drainage basin.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]