"Ben Nevis" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˌbɛn ˈnɛvɪs/ [Received-Pronunciation, Scotland]
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic beinn (“peak”) + "Nevis" having an unknown etymology. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gd|beinn||peak}} Scottish Gaelic beinn (“peak”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Ben Nevis
  1. The highest mountain in the United Kingdom, in Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN1671). Wikipedia link: Ben Nevis Categories (place): Mountains, Places in Highland, Scotland, Places in Scotland Translations (the mountain): Бен Невис (Ben Nevis) [masculine] (Macedonian), Beinn Nibheis (Scottish Gaelic)
    Sense id: en-Ben_Nevis-en-name-YC1RSmqs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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