Allegheny Mountains
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- proper noun
- /ˌælɪˈɡeɪni ˈmaʊntɪnz/
- foothills of the Allegheny Mountains
- Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania
- Allegheny Mountains in Virginia
Examples
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Civilization was east of the Allegheny Mountains.
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The scenic beauty of the Allegheny Mountains attracts many hikers each year.
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The Allegheny Mountains are known for their dense forests and diverse wildlife.
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Many rivers originate in the Allegheny Mountains, providing vital water sources for nearby communities.
Synonyms
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A group of mountains in the western Appalachian region from northern Pennsylvania to southwestern Virginia
Surface Forms
Morphology
Allegheny + mountain
The headword is a place name but the noun 'Mountains' (or 'mountain') clearly signals a range of mountains, so a B1 learner who knows 'mountain' will infer this refers to mountains named 'Allegheny.' The proper name 'Allegheny' carries no compositional meaning, but the overall noun phrase is compositionally transparent (a mountain range named X), even if the precise location is not known.
Etymology
Allegheny Mountains may come from a Native American word for a river that meant 'beautiful' or 'fine stream.' Early settlers used the river name Allegheny for the nearby high land, so the mountain name comes from the river and its meaning.