alborz
alborz Lexical Profile
• noun
A major mountain range in northern Iran that stretches along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and contains Mount Damavand, the country's highest peak.
"The hikers spent weeks preparing for their grueling trek across the snowy peaks of the Alborz mountains."
A province in northern Iran, situated to the northwest of Tehran at the foothills of the corresponding mountain range.
"Karaj, the capital city of Alborz province, serves as a major industrial hub in the region."
Word Nuance & Usage
Alborz (also spelled Elburz) is frequently confused with Mount Elbrus, which is a completely separate geographic entity located in the Caucasus Mountains.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Persian 'Alborz', originating from Middle Persian 'Harburz', which ultimately traces back to the Avestan mythological mountain 'Harā Bərəzaitī'.