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Appalachians

Variant of Appalachian Mountains

mountain system located in E North America, extending from S Quebec to N Ala.: c. 1,600 mi (2,575 m); highest peak, Mt. Mitchell

also Appalachians

Origin: < ? Apalachee Indians < ? AmInd (Choctaw)

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