Meaning of Himalayas in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/

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  1. Noun

    Himalayas

    Etymology

    from Sanskrit Himālaya, from hima‘snow’ + ālaya‘abode’

    Definitions

    1. a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet

    Examples

    • « this range contains the world's highest mountain »

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