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   altitude

   /ˈaltɪtjuːd/

   noun

   • 1. the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level: "flight data including airspeed and altitude"
   • ▪ great height: "the mechanism can freeze at altitude"
   • ▪ the apparent height of a celestial object above the horizon, measured in angular distance.
   • ▪ the length of the perpendicular line from a vertex to the opposite side of a figure.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin altitudo, from altus ‘high’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Jul 10, 2024 · An "Alp" refers to a high elevation pasture frequented only in summer. It often includes several huts and small places of worship (here the Alpe Bardughè in Ticino).. The English word Alps comes from the Latin Alpes.. The Latin word Alpes could possibly come from the adjective albus ("white"), or could possibly come from the Greek goddess Alphito, whose name is related to alphita, the "white ...

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). [1] [2] Located in the Himalayas, the highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) above sea level. [3] The Tibetan Empire emerged in the 7th century.

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   6 days ago · The raw material is hand-spun, and a standard touch is given to them by integrating time-honoured embroidery patterns into them. High-quality woollen fabrics are woven and well-defined borders are added using vibrant colours like yellow, red, green, orange and blue. A typical Kullu shawl is usually found in black, white, brown or grey colours.