Himalayan
ˌhɪməˈleɪən
Definition

Definition of Himalayan - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
figurativevery large, great, or extreme
  • They faced Himalayan challenges during the project.
enormous gigantic
2.
geographyTECH.related to the Himalayas or their cultureTECH.
  • The Himalayan region is known for its stunning landscapes.
mountainous Nepalese Tibetan

Noun

1.
inhabitantTECH.person from the high mountain region in South AsiaTECH.
  • The Himalayan shared stories of mountain life.
2.
animalTECH.domestic cat breed with Siamese colorpoint patternTECH.
  • The Himalayan purred softly on the windowsill.
cat feline kitten
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Images of Himalayan

  • Himalayan: domestic cat breed with Siamese colorpoint pattern
    domestic cat breed with Siamese colorpoint pattern

Expressions with Himalayan

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rock salt from Punjab, pinkish, used for seasoning and lamps
Himalayan salt adds a unique flavor to dishes.

Origin of Himalayan

Sanskrit, hima (snow) + ālaya (abode)

Terms with Himalayan included in their meaning

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cooking
Himalayan rock salt known for its pink hue
mountains
member of Himalayan people known for mountaineering
apelike animal
legendary apelike animal reported in the Himalayan region
nationality
person from the Himalayan kingdom between India and China
nature
wood from Himalayan cedar trees known for durability and scent
Himalayan mountain
mountain in the Himalayas, 7756 meters high
Himalayan mountain
mountain in the Himalayas, ninth highest globally
Himalayan plant
the plant Nardostachys jatamansi with rose-purple flowers

Examples of Himalayan in a sentence

  • His Himalayan ambition drove him to achieve greatness.
  • The Himalayan culture is rich and diverse.
  • Himalayan glaciers are rapidly melting due to climate change.
  • A Himalayan guided us through the rugged terrain.
  • The festival was organized by a Himalayan.
  • The Himalayan won the best in show award.

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  1. French:immense, Himalayen, ...
  2. German:himalaya, Himalaya-Bewohner, ...
  3. Italian:enorme, Himalayano, ...
  4. Spanish:enorme, himalayo, ...
  5. Portuguese:enorme, himalaio, ...
  6. Chinese:巨大的, 喜马拉雅人, ...
  7. Japanese:非常に大きい, ヒマラヤの住民, ...
  8. Arabic:هائل, هيمالاياوي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָצוּם, הִימָלַי, ...
  10. Russian:огромный, гималаец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:величезний, гімалаєць, ...
  12. Hindi:विशाल, हिमालयन, ...

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