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Definition of tirich mir

tirich mir

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tirich mir Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, located in the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, standing at an elevation of 7,708 meters (25,289 feet).

Example

"Many seasoned mountaineers travel to northern Pakistan to attempt the highly challenging ascent of Tirich Mir."

• Nearby Words

tirathgarh
tire
tire track eel
tirich mir
tissue
tisza
tit

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Khowar and Wakhi languages of northern Pakistan, where 'Mir' translates to 'king' or 'chief'. 'Tirich' refers either to the adjacent side valley or translates to 'shadow' or 'darkness', likely in reference to the enormous shadow the peak casts over the region.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tirich mir. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tirich mir
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