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Dolomites

Dolomites

1 5.8
A mountain range in northeastern Italy that is part of the Alps and has pale rocky peaks
  • proper noun
translation icon : Dolomitas
  • From the time he received his first bicycle at age 12, he developed a love for the outdoors and for mountains—first hiking and then rock climbing, especially in the Dolomites.
  • Dolomites in Italy
  • peaks of the Dolomites
  • rock of the Dolomites

Examples

  • I've saved eagles' nests high in the Dolomites on Icarus' perfected wings.

    The Good Night (2007)

  • Other showcase programs with special moments and special places included images such as Alpenglow in the Dolomites and farmers tilling rice fields in Bali.

    Academic text (2006)

  • You mean the Dolomites?

    The Ledge (2022)

  • The Dolomites.

    The Ledge (2022)

  • Every animal captured on the mainland comes through here before shipping out to Biosyn's sanctuary in the Dolomites.

    Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

  • We were high up in the Dolomites for two months and like, skiing on weekends and staying in a chalet and Cortina dampezo.

  • The stunning peaks of the Dolomites attract thousands of hikers every year.

  • We enjoyed breathtaking views while skiing in the Dolomites last winter.

  • The Dolomites are recognized for their unique pale limestone formations and dramatic cliffs.

Synonyms

Dolomite Alps
vsDolomites
4.2

A mountain range in northeastern Italy with tall pale rock peaks popular with hikers

is the alternative name differing only in wording or form

Surface Forms

Dolomites main

Morphology

Dolomites = dolomite (semi-transparent) = dolomite + s

Formally the plural/surface form of 'dolomite', but the place-name sense referring to a mountain range is not transparently inferable from the mineral name for average learners.

Etymology

Dolomites comes from the name of a French scientist, Dolomieu, who studied a light rock called dolomite. So the Dolomites are the mountains made of that rock, which is why their peaks look pale and rocky.