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Definition of mulhacen

mulhacen

/muːl.ɑːˈsɛn/
Mul · ha · cen
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mulhacen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The highest mountain in continental Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia.

Example

"Many experienced hikers travel to Andalusia in late summer to summit Mulhacén and enjoy panoramic views stretching as far as the African coast."

• Rhymes for mulhacen

• Nearby Words

mule
mule deer
mulga snake
mulhacen
mulino
mullein
mullet

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Abu l-Hasan Ali (known as Muley Hacén in Spanish), the penultimate 15th-century Muslim king of Granada who, according to local legend, was buried at its summit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mulhacen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mulhacen
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