Annapurna

/ˌænəˈpʊrnə/ noun

A massive mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal, one of the world's highest peaks at 26,545 feet.

From Sanskrit 'Anna' (food/grain) and 'Purna' (full/complete), literally meaning 'full of food.' Named by ancient Sanskrit speakers who saw the mountain as a source of nourishment for the surrounding regions.

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