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Definition of kamet

kamet

/ˈkɑːmɛt/
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kamet Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major mountain peak in the Garhwal Himalayas located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India, notable for being the second highest mountain in the Garhwal region after Nanda Devi.

Example

"The mountaineering expedition faced severe high-altitude winds as they approached the summit of Kamet."

• Rhymes for kamet

• Nearby Words

kamchatka
kamchatkan
kameng
kamet
kampala
kampar
kandahar

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tibetan name 'Kang Med', which translates to 'lower snow'—a somewhat ironic name given that it is a prominent peak rising to 7,756 meters (25,446 ft).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kamet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kamet
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