mount adams
mount adams Lexical Profile
• noun
American A potentially active stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range of Washington state, standing as the second-highest mountain in the state.
"On a clear day, the massive, snow-covered bulk of Mount Adams dominates the eastern horizon from parts of southwestern Washington."
American A prominent and rugged mountain in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, noted for being the second-highest peak in New England.
"Hikers ascending Mount Adams must be prepared for steep, rocky terrain and notoriously unpredictable weather above the treeline."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the United States, the name most commonly refers to either a major stratovolcano in Washington state or a rugged peak in the Presidential Range of New Hampshire; context usually dictates which is meant.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Both prominent American mountains bearing this name were named in honor of John Adams, the second President of the United States.