Taunus

geographical name

Tau·​nus ˈtau̇-nəs How to pronounce Taunus (audio)
mountain range in southwest central Germany east of the Rhine River and north of the lower Main River

Note: The highest peak of Taunus is Grosser Feldberg, at an altitude of 2886 feet (880 meters).

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“Taunus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taunus. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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