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Everest

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Type Mountain
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛv.ə.ɹɪst/
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Meaning & History

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From the surname Everest. This is the English name of the world's highest mountain, located in the Himalayas, which was named after the British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866).

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RootEverest (surname)
Given Name DescendantEverest(English)

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mountains in the Himalayas
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Entry added December 7, 2022

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