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Definition of pennines

pennines

/ˈpɛn.aɪnz/
Pen · nines
Plural:Pennines
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Adjective:pennine
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pennines Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A range of mountains and hills in Northern England, extending from the Tyne Gap southward to the Peak District, widely known as the 'backbone of England'.

Example

"The hikers spent several weeks walking the challenging trails of the Pennines, enjoying the rugged beauty of the English landscape."

• Nearby Words

pennant
pennar
penne
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pennisetum
pennsylvania garter snake
pennsylvanian

Word Origin & Etymology

Historically believed to derive from the Celtic word 'pen' (meaning 'hill' or 'head'), though modern historians suggest the name was actually adopted in the 18th century as an English comparison to the Italian Apennines.

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