kinchinjunga
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A mountain in the Himalayas: Kinchinjunga (also commonly spelled Kanchenjunga) is the name of a specific mountain massif located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim (historically referenced as Tibet). It is the third-highest mountain in the world.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Kinchinjunga is revered by the local peoples.
- The expedition aimed to climb Kinchinjunga.
- Kinchinjunga's summit is considered sacred.
Advanced Usage
- The name Kinchinjunga is often used in historical or literary contexts. The more common modern transliteration is Kanchenjunga.
- Early British maps referred to the peak as Kinchinjunga.
Variants and Related Words
- Kanchenjunga (proper noun): The standard modern spelling and pronunciation of the same mountain.
- Kangchenjunga (proper noun): Another common transliteration variant.
Synonyms
- Mountain peak: a generic term for the summit of a mountain.
- Third highest mountain: a descriptive phrase identifying its global rank.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary and only meaning of Kinchinjunga is as a proper noun referring to this specific geographical feature. It does not have other general meanings. The provided reference height (28,208 feet) is an approximate figure; its precise elevation is 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
Noun
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a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high)
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