Sierra Madre


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Sierra Madre

(Spanish ˈsjɛrra ˈmaðre)
n
(Placename) (functioning as singular) the main mountain system of Mexico, extending for 2500 km (1500 miles) southeast from the N border: consists of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the east, the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west, and the Sierra Madre del Sur in the south. Highest peak: Citlaltépetl, 5636 m (18 492 ft) (disputed)
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Sier′ra Ma′dre

(ˈmɑ dreɪ)
n.
a mountain system in Mexico, comprising three ranges bordering the central plateau. Highest peak, Orizaba, 18,546 ft. (5653 m).
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