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Definition of mount mitchell
mount mitchell
mount mitchell Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains and the highest mountain in mainland eastern North America, located in the Black Mountains of North Carolina, United States, with an elevation of 6,684 feet (2,037 meters).
Example
"Every summer, thousands of tourists drive up the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway to visit the summit of Mount Mitchell."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often specifically noted in geographical contexts as the highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of Elisha Mitchell, a professor at the University of North Carolina who first measured its elevation in 1835 and tragically fell to his death nearby in 1857 while verifying his measurements.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount mitchell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount mitchell