Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal: Dhaulagiri is a major peak in the Dhaulagiri Himal range of the Himalayas, located in north-central Nepal. It is one of the world's highest mountains.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Dhaulagiri is the seventh-highest mountain in the world.
  • The first successful ascent of Dhaulagiri was in 1960.
  • The Dhaulagiri massif is separated from the Annapurna range by the Kali Gandaki Gorge.

Advanced Usage

• "The Dhaulagiri massif": Refers to the entire mountain range or group of peaks centered around Dhaulagiri I, the main summit.

  • The Dhaulagiri massif includes several other peaks over 7,000 meters.

• "Dhaulagiri I": Specifically denotes the main summit, which is the highest point, to distinguish it from other, lower peaks in the same range.

  • Dhaulagiri I reaches an elevation of 8,167 meters.

Variants and Related Words

• Dhaulagiri Himal: The name of the specific sub-range of the Himalayas in which Dhaulagiri is located.
  • The Dhaulagiri Himal forms part of the Nepal-Tibet border region.

Synonyms

• Peak: A pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
• Eight-thousander: A term for the 14 independent mountains on Earth that are more than 8,000 meters (26,247 ft) in height above sea level; Dhaulagiri is one of them.

Noun

1. a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (26,820 feet high)