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mountain

/ˈmaʊntɪn/
noun
  1. An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

    "We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

  2. Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.

    "He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall."

  3. Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain.

    "some mountain ranges; the high mountain top; a scenic mountain view; the mountain lodge; the leaves of mountain cranberries; a mountain goat"

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