Kilimanjaro

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English

Etymology

Unclear, but most likely from Swahili kilima (hill) + njaro.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/, IPA(key): /ˌkɪlɪmənˈd͡ʒɑːɹəʊ/
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Proper noun

Kilimanjaro

  1. A volcano in Tanzania, the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,321 feet).
    Meronyms: Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira

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Portuguese

Portuguese Wikipedia has an article on:
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Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ki.li.mɐ̃ˈʒa.ɾu/

Proper noun

Kilimanjaro m

  1. Kilimanjaro (a volcano in Tanzania)

Spanish

Spanish Wikipedia has an article on:
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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kilimanˈxaɾo/
  • Rhymes: -aɾo
  • Syllabification: Ki‧li‧man‧ja‧ro

Proper noun

Kilimanjaro m

  1. Kilimanjaro (a volcano in Tanzania)

Swahili

Swahili Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia sw

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Kilimanjaro

  1. Kilimanjaro (a volcano in Tanzania)