Himalayan
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- adjective
- /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/
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himalayo
- Few are aware of the intensity of the civil war gripping this isolated Himalayan kingdom sandwiched between India and China.
- Himalayan forests
- Himalayan region
- Himalayan trees
So this is the Himalayan pink salt, the coarse pink salt.
- So this is the Himalayan pink salt, the coarse pink salt.
- They come from crazy places like the Himalayan mountains or the jungle of South America.
- Focus on something like pink Himalayan salt or salt that comes from a non marine source.
- I didn't know that until I was on a trek across the Great Himalayan Range in, in, in Kashmir.
- I have my Himalayan salt block, which I heat up and I burn and I have this, I have stuff.
- Oh, do I need this tiny Berry from the Himalayan mountains for good health or do I need, you know the the Musk scent from this gland of this little pig down in South Africa?
Examples
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We present some hypotheses that relate tree and forest characteristics to the Himalayan climate.
Academic text (1997) -
The Himalayan region is known for its stunning peaks and diverse wildlife.
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Well, you can find me in the Himalayan Mountains.
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The head chef installed Himalayan rock salt onto the walls for this very purpose.
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Dressed in heavy clothing, we are here to witness and photograph the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayan range.
Academic text (2000) -
It has significant impact for the Himalayan glaciers, which are by the numbers, the single largest source of water for people on this planet.
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By nightfall, the rain had turned to snow, the last blizzard of the Himalayan spring.
Fiction book (1990) -
Recognizing how Himalayan forests differ from forests elsewhere suggests interesting questions about why such differences develop.
Academic text (1997) -
During our trip, we explored the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayan mountains.
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Many tourists flock to the Himalayan trails to experience the beauty of nature.
Compounds
- Indian
A tall evergreen tree from the western Himalayas with spreading, hanging branches valued for its wood and beauty
- Indian
A sturdy shrub from the mountains of northern India with pale purple or white flowers that smell strong
- Indian
A large mountain plant with thick roots used in traditional medicine and for making yellow dye
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Himalayan comes from the name Himalaya, which comes from an old Sanskrit phrase made of hima 'snow' and alaya 'home'. So Himalayan means 'home of snow', which is why we use it for things from or like those high, snowy mountains.