kuenlun
Definition
Proper noun A major mountain range in western China, extending eastward from the border with India for approximately 1,000 miles (about 1,600 kilometers). It forms the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Usage
This word is used as a proper noun to specifically name this geographic feature. It is primarily used in geographical, geological, and historical contexts.
Examples
- The Kuenlun mountains are a significant barrier in Central Asia.
- Many rivers originate in the Kuenlun range.
- The ancient Silk Road skirted the northern edges of the Kuenlun.
Advanced Usage
- The Kuenlun is often used with the definite article "the" when referring to the mountain range as a region or system, similar to "the Alps" or "the Rockies."
Variants and Related Words
- Kunlun Mountains: A more common modern transliteration and spelling for the same mountain range.
- Kunlun: The shortened, most frequently used form in contemporary English texts.
- K'un-lun: An older alternate transliteration from Chinese.
Synonyms
- Kunlun Mountains: The direct synonym and most common contemporary name.
- Kunlun Range: A synonym emphasizing it is a mountain range.
Different Meanings / Notes
This term refers exclusively to the physical mountain range. It does not have other general meanings in English. In mythology and literature, "Kunlun" may refer to a mythical mountain in Chinese tradition, but the geographic term Kuenlun specifically denotes the real-world range.
Noun
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a mountain range in western China that extends eastward from the Indian border for 1000 miles
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