Himalayas

/ˈhɪməˌleɪəz/
/hɪməˈleɪəz/
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Definitions of Himalayas
  1. noun
    a mountain range extending 1500 miles on the border between India and Tibet; this range contains the world's highest mountain
    synonyms: Himalaya, Himalaya Mountains
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    chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains
    a series of hills or mountains
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