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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of Appalachian form-of, plural

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A range of mountains in eastern North America, running northeast from Alabama in the United States to Newfoundland in Canada, variously including or excluding the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York. plural, plural-only
2. 2
   The portion of this area which lies in the southern United States, as a socioeconomic region. plural, plural-only

Synonyms

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appalachian mountains

Example

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"The Appalachians are a very old mountain range."

Etymology

See Appalachian.

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