Olympus
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Mount, a mountain in NE Greece, on the boundary between Thessaly and Macedonia: mythical abode of the greater Grecian gods. 9,730 feet (2,966 meters).
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a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. 7,954 feet (2,424 meters).
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Modern Greek name: Ólimbos. a mountain in NE Greece: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft)
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a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. Height: 2427 m (7965 ft)
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a poetic word for heaven
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Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Located in lower Laurel Canyon, the three-bedroom estate is tucked away in an exclusive enclave at the base of Mount Olympus.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
A force of 190 firefighters, seven ground teams, 44 vehicles and the mobile operations centre "Olympus" - is battling the flames, supported by 11 aircraft and seven helicopters.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
But as reports about actual rich people divorcing show, nobody is safe from being cast out from Olympus.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
If there was a Mount Olympus in the new American republic, all the lesser gods were gathered farther down the slope.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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