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ruwenzori

Ru·wen·zo·ri
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [roo-wuh n-zawr-ee, -zohr-ee]
    • /ˌru wənˈzɔr i, -ˈzoʊr i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [roo-wuh n-zawr-ee, -zohr-ee]
    • /ˌru wənˈzɔr i, -ˈzoʊr i/

Definitions of ruwenzori word

  • noun ruwenzori a mountain group in central Africa between Lake Albert and Lake Edward: sometimes identified with Ptolemy's “Mountains of the Moon.” Highest peak, Mt. Ngaliema (Stanley), with two summits: Mt. Margherita, 16,795 feet (5119 meters), and Mt. Alexandra, 16,726 feet (5098 meters). 1
  • noun ruwenzori a mountain range in central Africa, on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo between Lakes Edward and Albert: generally thought to be Ptolemy's "Mountains of the Moon". Highest peak: Mount Stanley, 5109 m (16 763 ft) 0
  • noun ruwenzori group of mountains in EC Africa, on the border of Uganda & Democratic Republic of the Congo: identified with the “Mountains of the Moon” referred to by ancient writers: highest peak, Mt. Stanley 0

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Parts of speech for Ruwenzori

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ruwenzori popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ruwenzori usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ruwenzori

  • where are the ruwenzori mountains?

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