pyrenees
Definition
Proper noun * The Pyrenees: A major mountain range forming a natural border between France and Spain, extending from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea.
Usage
- The word "Pyrenees" is almost always used with the definite article "the" and is treated as a plural noun.
- It refers specifically to the geographic feature and the region surrounding it.
Examples
- We went hiking in the Pyrenees last summer.
- The Pyrenees are known for their diverse wildlife and challenging trails.
- Several small kingdoms historically existed in the Pyrenees.
Advanced Usage
- Pyrenean (adjective): Of or relating to the Pyrenees.
- The Pyrenean landscape is breathtaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Pyrenean: The primary adjective form.
- Pyrenees Mountains: A less common but acceptable full name.
Different Meanings
- As a proper noun, "Pyrenees" has only one primary meaning referring to the mountain range. It is not to be confused with the common noun "pyrene" (a chemical compound found in coal tar).
Synonyms
- The Pyrenees Mountains
- The Pyrenean chain
Noun
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a chain of mountains between France and Spain
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