mountain

Definitions


[ˈmaʊntɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill
(e.g: we set off down the mountain)

- a large pile or quantity of something
(e.g: a mountain of paperwork)


Phrases:
- if the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain
- move mountains

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French montaigne, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’




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