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Annapurna

Annapurna

2 8.6
A very high mountain in Nepal's Himalayas that is hard to climb
  • proper noun
translation icon : Annapurna
  • It started last fall when I hiked the Annapurna Circuit, which is a two-week trek through the Himalayas in Nepal where you walk 6-8 hours a day and stay in a different Nepalese village every night.
  • Annapurna Trek
  • Annapurna Circuit
  • Annapurna Sanctuary

Examples

  • Climbers from around the world attempt to scale Annapurna, known for its challenging conditions and breathtaking height.

  • The country conjures up images of Mount Everest and Sir Edmund Hillary, of backpackers trekking along the Annapurna trail, or of plucky Gurkhas serving with the British Army.

    Academic text (2005)

  • We trekked the Annapurna Circuit for hours.

    Blog text (8)

  • I'm taking her trekking on Annapurna for our honeymoon.

    Runaway Bride (1999)

  • The base of my study area was the village of Chhomrong in the valley of the Modi Khola River, which springs from glacial meltwaters on the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Many trekkers choose the Annapurna Circuit for its stunning landscapes and diverse cultural experiences along the route.

  • Reaching the summit of Annapurna is considered one of the hardest feats in mountaineering due to its technical difficulties.

Synonyms

Anapurna
vsAnnapurna
8.3

A high mountain in Nepal known for very hard climbs

means the same peak but differs in spelling and precise height figure

Surface Forms

Annapurna main

Etymology

Annapurna comes from the Sanskrit words anna 'food' and pūrṇa 'full'. The mountain was named for the goddess of food, so the name suggests a 'giver of food' even though it is a high, powerful peak.