Apennines (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun (used with a plural verb)
  1. a mountain range in Italy, extending across the length of the entire peninsula from northwest to southwest. Highest peak, Monte Corno, 9,585 feet (2,922 meters).
pl n
  1. a mountain range in Italy, extending over 1250 km (800 miles) from the northwest to the southernmost tip of the peninsula. Highest peak: Monte Corno, 2912 m (9554 ft)
  2. a mountain range lying in the N quadrants of the moon, extending over 950 km along the SE border of the Mare Imbrium and rising to 6200 m
Apennines (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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