Sierra Nevada

geographical name

Sierra Ne·​va·​da nə-ˈva-də How to pronounce Sierra Nevada (audio)
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1
mountain range in eastern California extending into western Nevada see whitney, mount see also sierran
2
mountain range in southern Spain; highest peak is Mulhacén at about 11,410 feet (3478 meters) high

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“Sierra Nevada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sierra%20Nevada. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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