Hindu Kush

geographical name

Hin·​du Kush ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˈku̇sh How to pronounce Hindu Kush (audio)
-ˈkəsh
variants or ancient Caucasus Indicus
mountain range in central Asia southwest of the Pamirs on the border of Kashmir and in Afghanistan see tirich mir

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“Hindu Kush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hindu%20Kush. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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