Mountains

/ˈmaʊn.tənz/ noun

Definition

Large natural hills with steep sides and high elevations that rise well above the surrounding landscape.

Etymology

From Old French 'montaigne,' derived from Latin 'montanea' (mountainous area), itself from 'mons' meaning 'mount,' the word entered English around 1300.

Kelly Says

Mountains are so visually dominant that nearly every culture has mountain gods or spirits—they represent obstacles, achievement, and the boundary between the known and unknown world.

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