Zagros Mountains

geographical name

Zag·​ros Mountains ˈza-grəs How to pronounce Zagros Mountains (audio)
-ˌgrōs
mountains in western and southern Iran bordering on Turkey, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf

Note: The highest point in the Zagros Mountains is over 14,000 feet (4267 meters).

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

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