Rocky Mountains
Definitions of Rocky Mountains
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the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental dividesynonyms: Rockiesexample of:chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountainsa series of hills or mountains
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