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Julian Alps

American  

noun

  1. a range of the Alps in NW Slovenia. Highest peak, Mt. Triglav, 9,394 feet (2,863 meters).


Julian Alps British  

plural noun

  1. a mountain range in Slovenia: an E range of the Alps

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With three sides dominated by the Julian Alps and a steep mountain pass providing the only road access, Drežnica is not a place many stumble across by chance.

From The Guardian Mar. 9, 2020

A double-height picture window with a door that opens to a small terrace affords spectacular views of the high peaks of the Julian Alps.

From New York Times Jan. 14, 2015

Prince Eugène immediately started in pursuit, passed the Piave hurriedly, and driving the archduke through the Carnatic and Julian Alps, marched himself, with a part of his army, towards the victorious emperor.

From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by Guizot, M. (François)

The attack began in the Julian Alps and continued along the Isonzo southwestward into the plain of Venice.

From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew

In the Julian Alps the Italian mountaineers gained a lucky success early in June.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)

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