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Caucasus
KAW-kuh-suhs
Caucasus (name) means a mountain range and surrounding region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, spanning Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Example: “The Caucasus is home to Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus.”
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A mountain range and surrounding region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, spanning Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
"The Caucasus is home to Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus."
How to use Caucasus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mountainous region between the Black and Caspian Seas.
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Etymology
Via Latin Caucasus, from Ancient Greek Kaukasos.
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What does “Caucasus” mean?
The word “Caucasus” means a mountain range and surrounding region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, spanning Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. In plain terms, the mountainous region between the Black and Caspian Seas.
How do you pronounce “Caucasus”?
“Caucasus” is pronounced KAW-kuh-suhs (/ˈkɔːkəsəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caucasus” in a sentence?
Here is “Caucasus” used in a sentence: “The Caucasus is home to Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus.”
What part of speech is “Caucasus”?
“Caucasus” is a name.
Where does the word “Caucasus” come from?
The word “Caucasus” comes from Ancient Greek. Via Latin Caucasus, from Ancient Greek Kaukasos.
Is “Caucasus” a common word?
“Caucasus” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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