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Definition of damavand

damavand

/ˌdæm.əˈvænd/
Da · ma · vand
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damavand Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A potentially active stratovolcano in the Alborz mountain range in northern Iran, distinguished as the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East, as well as the highest volcano in Asia.

Example

"Many international mountaineers travel to Iran specifically to summit Damavand and experience its striking volcanic landscapes."

• Rhymes for damavand

• Nearby Words

dam
damascus
damask rose
damavand
dames rocket
dammam
damodar

Word Origin & Etymology

From Persian Damāvand (دماوند). It has ancient origins rooted deeply in Persian mythology and Zoroastrian texts, notably as the legendary mountain where the dragon Aži Dahāka was imprisoned.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Damavand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/damavand
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