gerlach
gerlach Lexical Profile
• noun
A surname of Germanic origin, historically common in Germany and among people of German descent.
"The historical archives contained several legal documents signed by a merchant named Gerlach in the sixteenth century."
American A small census-designated place in Washoe County, northwestern Nevada, United States, widely known as the gateway settlement to the Black Rock Desert and the annual Burning Man festival.
"Every August, thousands of travelers pass through the small desert town of Gerlach on their way to build Black Rock City."
The highest peak in the High Tatras, Slovakia, and the entire Carpathian Mountain range, reaching an elevation of 2,654 meters (formally known as Gerlachovský štít).
"Because of the challenging terrain, hikers are required to hire certified mountain guides to summit Gerlach safely."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Germanic personal name Gerlach, composed of the Old High German elements 'gēr' (spear) and 'lāh' (play, battle, or motion).
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