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Definition of marmolada

marmolada

/ˌmɑːr.moʊˈlɑː.də/
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marmolada Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The highest mountain in the Dolomites, a section of the Alps located in northeastern Italy, famous for its large glacier and known affectionately as the Queen of the Dolomites.

Example

"During their summer expedition to Italy, the climbing team carefully traversed the glacier on the northern slopes of the Marmolada."

• Rhymes for marmolada

• Nearby Words

marlin
marmalade
marmelo
marmolada
marmoset
marmot
marne

Word Origin & Etymology

The name is traditionally believed to derive from the Latin 'marmor' (marble), reflecting the shining, white appearance of its glacier, though it may also originate from an ancient Indo-European root meaning 'shining'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marmolada. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marmolada
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