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mount kosciuszko

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mount kosciuszko Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian The highest mountain in mainland Australia, located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, standing at an elevation of 2,228 meters (7,310 feet).

Example

"During the summer months, hikers enjoy the relatively gentle trek to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko to take in panoramic views of the Australian Alps."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1840 by the Polish explorer Paweł Edmund Strzelecki in honor of the Polish military leader and national hero General Tadeusz Kościuszko, due to its perceived resemblance to the Kościuszko Mound in Kraków.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount kosciuszko. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount kosciuszko
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