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Definition of apennines

apennines

/ˈæp.ə.naɪnz/
Ap · en · nines
Plural:Apennines
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Adjective:Apennine
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apennines Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major mountain range consisting of parallel chains extending approximately 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) along the length of peninsular Italy.

Example

"The hikers planned a month-long trek across the rugged peaks of the Apennines to explore Italy's remote highland villages."

• Nearby Words

apaporis
apatosaurus
ape
apennines
apex
aphelandra
aphid

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Appenninus', traditionally believed to derive from the Celtic root 'penn' meaning 'mountain' or 'summit', though this specific etymology remains debated among linguists.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apennines. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apennines
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