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

1. a mountain the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (28,208 feet high)