English Explanatory Dictionary

Kilimanjaro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A volcano in Tanzania, the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,321 feet).

Pronunciation

/ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈd͡ʒɑːɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Kilimanjaro.wav

Word forms

Kilimanjaro

Etymology

Unclear, but most likely from Swahili kilima (“hill”) + njaro.

Synonyms

Kili Mount Kilimanjaro

Derived words

Kilimanjaro mahogany
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