Makalu
geographical name
Ma·ka·lu
ˈmə-kə-ˌlü 
mountain 27,824 feet (8481 meters) high in the Himalayas in northeastern Nepal southeast of Mount Everest
Note: Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world.
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“Makalu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Makalu. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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