Apennines
Americannoun
plural noun
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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)
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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
Example Sentences
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"The mountains in the Apennines are beautiful, they're still wild, and at the same time they're very rich in history, culture, and art," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
On the western side of the Central Apennines, the crust is thinner and the heat flow is higher.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024
Rising temperatures threaten the skiing industry worldwide but Italy, with its many relatively low-altitude resorts in the Apennines as well as the Alps, is particularly badly affected.
From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023
The fact that Juan Carrito was still roaming the Apennines in January, rather than hibernating as bears should, was because he was looking for food in villages, he said: “That was anomalous.”
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2023
Hecate’s finger crossed her miniature Apennines, leaving a glowing white line in the red flames.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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