Himalayas
Pronunciation: /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz, hɪˈmɑːljəz/
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Definition of Himalayas
The Himalayas consist of a series of parallel ranges rising up from the Ganges basin to the Tibetan plateau, at over 3,000 m above sea level. The backbone is the Great Himalayan Range, the highest mountain range in the world, with several peaks rising to over 7,700 m (25,000 ft), the highest being Mount Everest
Origin:
from Sanskrit Himālaya, from hima 'snow' + ālaya 'abode'