Appalachian Mountains

geographical name

Ap·​pa·​la·​chian Mountains ˌa-pə-ˈlā-ch(ē-)ən How to pronounce Appalachian Mountains (audio)
-sh(ē-)ən;
-ˈla-ch(ē-)ən How to pronounce Appalachian Mountains (audio)
mountain system of eastern North America extending from Labrador and New Brunswick southwest to northern Alabama; highest peak Mount Mitchell 6684 feet (2037 meters)

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“Appalachian Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appalachian%20Mountains. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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