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Of or pertaining to a chain of mountains in the United States, commonly called the Allegheny mountains.

Note: The name Appalachian was given to the mountains by the Spaniards under De Soto, who derived it from the neighboring Indians. Am. Cyc.

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IN BRIEF: n. - A native or inhabitant of a region of the eastern United States including the a mountain range adj. - In or relating to a region of the eastern United States including a mountain range.