Matterhorn

geographical name

Mat·​ter·​horn ˈma-tər-ˌhȯrn How to pronounce Matterhorn (audio)
ˈmä-
variants or French Mont Cervin
mountain 14,691 feet (4478 meters) high in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy

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“Matterhorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Matterhorn. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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