mount kanchenjunga
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Definition
Proper noun: * A mountain in the Himalayas: Mount Kanchenjunga is a major mountain peak located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim (historically referenced in relation to Tibet). It is the third-highest mountain in the world.
Usage
- Mount Kanchenjunga is renowned for its challenging climbs and spiritual significance to local cultures.
- The first successful ascent of Mount Kanchenjunga was completed in 1955.
- The view of Mount Kanchenjunga at sunrise is spectacular.
Advanced Usage
- "The Kanchenjunga Massif": Refers to the entire mountain group, of which the main peak is a part. This group includes multiple other significant summits.
- "The Five Treasures of the High Snow": This is the meaning of the name "Kanchenjunga" in the local Tibetan language, referring to its five peaks which are said to represent the five repositories of God: gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books.
Variants and Related Words
- Kanchenjunga: The most common alternative spelling and often used without "Mount."
- Kangchenjunga: A transliteration variant that is also widely accepted.
- Kangchendzönga: Another phonetic transliteration from the original Tibetan name.
Synonyms
- Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
- Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
- Eight-thousander: Mount Kanchenjunga is one of the fourteen independent mountains on Earth that are more than 8,000 meters (26,247 ft) high.
Noun
- a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high)