Makalu

geographical name

Ma·​ka·​lu ˈmə-kə-ˌlü How to pronounce Makalu (audio)
mountain 27,824 feet (8481 meters) high in the Himalayas in northeastern Nepal southeast of Mount Everest

Note: Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world.

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“Makalu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Makalu. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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