Kanchenjunga
[kahn-chuh n-joo ng-guh]
- a mountain in S Asia, between NE India and Nepal, in the E Himalayas: third highest in the world. 28,169 feet (8586 meters).
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Also Kan·chan·jan·ga [kahn-chuh n-jahng-guh] /ˌkɑn tʃənˈdʒɑŋ gə/.
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At the time when Hooker was making his Himalayan journeys—that was in 1849—Kanchenjunga was believed to be the highest.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury
In this bright moonlight, mountains like Kanchenjunga—100 miles away—stood out sharp and distinct.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury
From this we had marvellous views right away to Kanchenjunga in the East.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury
Kanchenjunga and the Everest group were just visible, but ominous clouds were rapidly coming up.
Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury
Kanchenjunga
- a variant spelling of Kangchenjunga
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