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Definition of blue ridge
blue ridge
• noun
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American A mountain range and physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, extending from Pennsylvania to Georgia, renowned for its diverse flora and distinctive blue haze.
Word Nuance & Usage
Although commonly used to refer to the Blue Ridge Mountains as a whole, in geographical terms it specifically designates a distinct physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains system.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blue ridge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blue%20ridge