pico de orizaba
Definition
Proper noun * Pico de Orizaba: A specific, extinct stratovolcano located in Mexico. It is the highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America. Its name translates to "Peak of Orizaba."
Usage
This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is always capitalized. * Pico de Orizaba is also known by its Nahuatl name, Citlaltépetl, which means "Star Mountain." * The summit of Pico de Orizaba is perpetually covered in snow and ice. * Many experienced climbers attempt to ascend Pico de Orizaba each year.
Advanced Usage
- The volcano is often referenced in discussions of geology, geography, and mountaineering.
- The symmetrical cone of Pico de Orizaba makes it a classic example of a stratovolcano.
Variants and Related Words
- Citlaltépetl: The Nahuatl (Aztec language) name for the same mountain, commonly used as an alternative in historical and cultural contexts.
Synonyms
- Citlaltépetl (proper noun)
Different Meanings
As a proper noun referring to a specific place, "Pico de Orizaba" does not have multiple meanings. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.
Noun
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an extinct volcano in southern Mexico between Mexico City and Veracruz; the highest peak in Mexico (18,695 feet)
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