ranier

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Definition

Proper noun: * Mount Rainier: A specific, prominent mountain peak located in the state of Washington, USA. It is the highest point in the Cascade Range and a dormant stratovolcano.

Usage
  • "Ranier" is used almost exclusively as part of the proper name Mount Rainier to refer to this specific geographical feature.
  • It is not used as a common noun (e.g., you cannot have "a ranier").
  • The standard and correct spelling is Rainier. The variant "Ranier" is a common misspelling.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Mount Rainier is visible from Seattle on a clear day.
    • The summit of Rainier is covered in glaciers.
    • Climbing Rainier requires technical skill and preparation.
Advanced Usage
  • The mountain is named after Rear Admiral Peter Rainier of the British Royal Navy.
  • In historical contexts or older texts, the variant spelling "Ranier" may occasionally appear, but "Rainier" is the definitive modern spelling.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rainier (n): The correct and standard spelling of the mountain's name.
  • Mount Rainier National Park (n): The U.S. national park established to protect the mountain and its surrounding ecosystem.
Synonyms
  • Tahoma: An alternative name derived from the indigenous Lushootseed language, meaning "the mountain that is God".
  • Mount Tacoma: A historical alternative name.
Related Phrases
  • "The mountain is out": A common local idiom in the Seattle area meaning that Mount Rainier is clearly visible, indicating good weather.
Noun
  1. a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)

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