California, United States, North America
Matterhorn
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Meadow peak is the English translation of 'Matterhorn'. In the word by word translation, the noun 'matte' is German for 'meadow'. The noun 'horn' is German for 'peak'.
the last great alpine peak
It means Meadow Peak.
The Matterhorn.
German meadow plus peak
It comes from German meaning Meadow Peak
Matterhorn is found on the border of Italy and Switzerland.
The Matterhorn is an Alpine peak in Switzerland that has a height of 14,692 feet. It is situated on the border of Italy and Switzerland. The Matterhorn is not the highest mountain in Switzerland. Monte Rosa at 15,203 feet is the highest.
Matterhorn is found on the border of Italy and Switzerland.
The name is German, meaning Meadow Peak