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Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri

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A very high mountain in Nepal that is 8,167 meters tall and the seventh highest in the world
  • proper noun
: Dhaulagiri
  • The view of Dhaulagiri at sunrise is breathtaking from the nearby village.

Examples

  • Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world.

  • On their trek, they marveled at the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest mountain in the world.

  • Dhaulagiri was first successfully climbed in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian-Nepali expedition.

  • Many climbers dream of summiting Dhaulagiri because of its formidable slopes.

  • Have you ever climbed Dhaulagiri?

  • The climbers aimed to reach the summit of Dhaulagiri, which stands at 8,167 meters high.

  • The documentary showcased the challenges faced by those attempting to conquer Dhaulagiri in the Himalayas.

Surface Forms

Dhaulagiri main

Etymology

Dhaulagiri comes from Nepali and Sanskrit parts dhawala meaning 'white' and giri meaning 'mountain'. So the name literally means 'white mountain', which is easy to remember because the peak is covered in snow.