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Great Mendenhall Glacier

Great Mendenhall Glacier

6.6
A large glacier near Juneau, Alaska that people can visit to see blue ice
  • proper noun
translation icon : Gran Glaciar Mendenhall
  • During our trip to Alaska, we hiked a trail offering spectacular views of the Great Mendenhall Glacier.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on the retreat of the Great Mendenhall Glacier.

  • The Great Mendenhall Glacier attracts thousands of visitors each year with its breathtaking blue ice.

  • The Great Mendenhall Glacier is a popular destination for tourists.

  • Have you ever visited the Great Mendenhall Glacier?

  • The Great Mendenhall Glacier is famous for its stunning views and easy accessibility near Juneau.

  • Visitors to the Great Mendenhall Glacier often marvel at its majestic ice formations.

  • Many tourists take guided tours to explore the Great Mendenhall Glacier and learn about its unique features.

Synonyms

Mendenhall Glacier
vsGreat Mendenhall Glacier
7.6

A large river of ice near Juneau, Alaska that many people visit

is larger and known for easy access and scenic views

Surface Forms

Great Mendenhall Glacier main

Morphology

great + Mendenhall + glacier

The core meaning — that this is a large glacier — is directly derivable from 'great' (very large) + 'glacier' (mass of ice); the unknown element 'Mendenhall' is a proper name and does not obscure the referent. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words will therefore understand it denotes a (named) large glacier, even if they do not know the specific place.

Etymology

Great Mendenhall Glacier may be 'named after' an early explorer or scientist called Mendenhall, while Great simply shows it is the larger body of ice. A glacier is a slow river of ice, so the name helps you remember it is the big ice river near Juneau that people visit and study.