Annapurna

or A·na·pur·na

[ an-uh-poor-nuh, -pur- ]

/ ˌæn əˈpʊər nə, -ˈpɜr- /

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noun

Hinduism. Devi (def. 2).

a mountain in northern Nepal, in the Himalayas. 26,503 feet (8,078 meters).

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Words nearby Annapurna

Annam, Annamese, Annan, Annapolis, Annapolis Royal, Annapurna, Ann Arbor, annates, Annatol, annatto, Anne

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How to use Annapurna in a sentence

The Nar Phu Valley, which was off-limits to trekkers for decades, is relatively undeveloped, so lodging is basic compared to popular routes like Everest Base Camp and Annapurna.
Hike and Help in Nepal with Backpacker|POM Administrator|July 27, 2022|Outside Online
The second week we’ll embark on a nine-day trek in the Nar Phu valley, a remote region between Annapurna and the Tibetan border.
Hike and Help in Nepal with Backpacker|POM Administrator|July 27, 2022|Outside Online
Given that creator Annapurna also produced What Remains of Edith Finch and Outer Wilds, expect this cat game to have true depth.
The 40 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2022|Eliana Dockterman|January 7, 2022|Time
A record number of climbing permits were issued on 8,000-meter peaks, including Everest, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri.
When COVID Came to Nepal|Ben Ayers|May 28, 2021|Outside Online

So it’s something we would not be doing if we weren’t working with Annapurna.
The making of ‘Open Roads,’ a game about mothers, daughters and road trips|Elise Favis|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
Hundreds of trekkers were on the popular Annapurna Circuit in the Mustang area of Nepal when disaster struck last week.
Nepal’s Deadliest Avalanche Was Totally Avoidable|Dick Dorworth|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Annapurna

Annapurna

Anapurna

/ (ˌænəˈpʊənə) /

noun

a massif of the Himalayas, in Nepal. Highest peak: 8078 m (26 502 ft)

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