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Pennines

Pennines

1 5.5
A range of hills in northern England that runs from the Scottish border to the River Trent
  • proper noun
translation icon : Penninos

programs from the Pennines to Cornwall.

Examples

  • programs from the Pennines to Cornwall.

    10 Downing Street

  • I'd like you all to meet a good mate of mine from over the other side of the Pennines.

    Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009)

  • The Pennines are famous for their breathtaking landscapes and rugged beauty.

  • Hikers from all over the country flock to the Pennines for their scenic trails.

  • The Pennines create a natural boundary between the regions of northern England.

Synonyms

Pennine Chain
vsPennines
7.0

A range of hills in northern England that separates rivers flowing to different coasts

is the identical meaning but presented as an alternative name

Surface Forms

Pennines main

Etymology

Pennines probably comes from an old word pen meaning 'head' or 'hill'. So the name makes you think of the high 'heads' or the long 'backbone' of northern England, which fits why the hills run down the middle of the country.