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Kinchinjunga

Kinchinjunga

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A very high mountain in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Sikkim, the third highest in the world
  • proper noun
  • /kɪnˈtʃɪndʒʊŋɡə/
: Kinchinjunga
  • Kinchinjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.

Examples

  • From the town of Darjeeling, the view of Kinchinjunga at sunrise is breathtaking.

  • The peak of Kinchinjunga is often hidden by clouds.

  • Climbers face many challenges while attempting to scale Kinchinjunga.

  • Many climbers dream of conquering Kinchinjunga.

  • The view of Kinchinjunga from the hilltop is truly spectacular, especially at sunset.

  • Many climbers consider Kinchinjunga a challenging but rewarding ascent due to its height and terrain.

  • After a long hike, we finally reached the base camp of Kinchinjunga, eager to start our climb.

Synonyms

Kangchenjunga
vsKinchinjunga
1 8.9

A mountain in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, the third highest peak in the world

gives a different elevation figure while referring to the same mountain
Kanchenjunga
vsKinchinjunga
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A very high mountain in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and India, the third highest in the world

is an alternative spelling referring to the same mountain
Mount Kanchenjunga
vsKinchinjunga
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The third highest mountain in the world on the border of Nepal and India

is the same name without the formal title
Kanchanjanga
vsKinchinjunga
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A mountain that is the third highest in the world on the border between Nepal and Sikkim, India

is an alternative spelling referring to the same mountain

Surface Forms

Kinchinjunga main

Etymology

Kinchinjunga comes from local Tibetan and Sanskrit words, often given as kangchen and dzonga, which together mean 'the five treasures of the snow'. The mountain has five main peaks and was long seen as sacred, so the name helps us remember its five high, special summits.