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Damavand

Damavand

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An active volcano in northern Iran that is the highest mountain in the Middle East
  • proper noun
: Damavand
  • On clear days, you can see the majestic Damavand rising above the surrounding landscape.

Examples

  • The famous panorama of the Elburz Mountains and snow-capped Mount Damavand is seen nowadays through a chemical fog that all but bleaches the peaks from view.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Mount Damavand is known for its stunning beauty and is a popular destination for hikers in Iran.

  • After so many years of living in this city, for the first time, I saw the summit of Damavand completely shining.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Anyway, thanks to the desertion of the city during the bombardment, I was able to see Damavand's Summit.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • The ancient Persians revered Damavand as a symbol of strength and endurance.

Synonyms

Demavend
vsDamavand
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A snow-capped volcano in northern Iran that is the country's highest mountain

adds that it is also the highest peak in the Middle East

Surface Forms

Damavand main

Etymology

Damavand is an old Persian name for Iran's highest mountain and active volcano; in Persian legend the peak is said to 'hold' a trapped king or dragon, which makes the mountain feel like a place of power and a national symbol.