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Citlaltepetl

Citlaltepetl

9.9
A tall extinct volcano in southern Mexico called Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico
  • proper noun
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  • Citlaltepetl is an important landmark in Mexican geography and culture.

Examples

  • The snow-capped peak of Citlaltepetl can often be seen from many miles away.

  • The majestic Citlaltepetl towers over the landscape.

  • Climbers from around the world attempt to reach the summit of Citlaltepetl every year.

  • Many hikers aspire to reach the summit of Citlaltepetl.

  • The Aztecs called Mexico's El Pico de Orizaba Citlaltepetl, which means "Mountain of the Star."

  • Hikers often aspire to reach the summit of Citlaltepetl, the highest peak in Mexico.

  • The view from the top of Citlaltepetl is breathtaking, offering a glimpse of the surrounding landscape.

Synonyms

Pico de Orizaba
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1 8.9

A tall extinct volcano in southern Mexico that is the country's highest peak

is given under an alternative name rather than the Spanish form
Mount Orizaba
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6.5

The highest mountain in Mexico, an inactive volcano between Mexico City and Veracruz

is given under an alternative name instead of the English form
Mt Orizaba
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8.2

An extinct volcano in southern Mexico that is the highest peak in Mexico

is presented with the full or alternative name rather than the abbreviation

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Citlaltepetl comes from the Nahuatl words citlal 'star' and tepetl 'mountain', so it means 'star mountain'. That's why this high, snow-covered peak is a perfect 'star' of the landscape and can be seen from many miles away.