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Definition of manaslu
manaslu
/məˈnɑːs.luː/
Ma · nas · lu
manaslu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The eighth-highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,163 meters (26,781 ft) above sea level, located in the Mansiri Himal subrange of the Nepalese Himalayas.
Example
"Many experienced mountaineers climb Manaslu as a training expedition before attempting the more dangerous ascent of Mount Everest."
Word Origin & Etymology
The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word 'manasa', meaning 'intellect' or 'soul', which loosely translates to 'mountain of the spirit'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Manaslu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/manaslu