Himalayas
pronunciation
How to pronounce Himalayas in British English:
UK [ˌhɪməˈleɪəz]
How to pronounce Himalayas in American English:
US [ hɪ'mɑljəz]
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- Noun:
- a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
Word Origin
Example
- 1. We mountaineers decided to attempt an escape over the towering himalayas .
- 2. The two fought a 1962 war over disputed borders in the himalayas , which beijing won .
- 3. China describes the relationship across the himalayas as " very fragile " and not easily repaired once damaged .
- 4. A chinese-looking archway welcomes travellers to tawang district , and from here on are views of snow-capped peaks and the himalayas proper .
- 5. The two asian giants , separated by the himalayas , share some population dilemmas but have different approaches towards family planning .