Olympus
pəs, oʊˈlɪm- noun
1.
a mountain in NE Greece, on the boundary between Thessaly and Macedonia: mythical abode of the greater Grecian gods. 9730 feet (2966 meters).
2.
a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. 7954 feet (2424 meters).
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| 1. | Mount Olympus Modern Greek name: Ólimbos a mountain in NE Greece: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft) |
| 2. | Mount Olympus a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. Height: 2427 m (7965 ft) |
| 3. | a poetic word for heaven |
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Olympus
high mountain in Thessaly, abode of the gods, from Gk. Olympos, of unknown origin.
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