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Tian-Shan

Tian-Shan is the alternative form of Tian Shan.

Meaning of Tian Shan

Proper noun

Tian Shan

  1. A mountain range in Central Asia.
    • WHEN in 1892, on a journey into Central Asia, I first made acquaintance with a small portion of the Central Tian-Shan, I received, even by a mere flying visit, abiding impressions of its magnificent mountain chains.[1905, Gottfried Merzbacher, The Central Tian-Shan Mountains 1902-1903, London: John Murray, →OCLC, →OL, page 1
    Synonyms:
    Tengri Tagh

Proper noun capitalized: Tian-shan

Tian-shan

  1. (alternative) Alternative form of Tian Shan.
    • The Kara-tau, or "Black Mountain," the last spur of the Tian-shan towards the north-west, seldom exceeds 6,500 feet in height, but is geographically of great importance, as forming the water-parting between the Sir and Chu basins. It also abounds most in coal, iron, copper, and argentiferous lead.1884, Élisée Reclus, translated by Ernest George Ravenstein et al., The Earth and Its Inhabitants, Vol. VI, p. 187

Questions about Tian-Shan

What is Tian-Shan the alternative form of?
Tian-Shan is the alternative form of Tian Shan.
What part of speech is Tian-Shan?
Tian-Shan is a proper noun.

Words near Tian-Shan in the dictionary

  1. Tian An Men Square
  2. tian nan xing
  3. Tian Shan
  4. Tian'anmen
  5. Tian'anmen Square
  6. Tian-Shan
  7. Tiana
  8. Tiananmen
  9. Tiananmen Square
  10. Tianchi
  11. Tiandeng

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