Andes

geographical name An·des \ˈan-(ˌ)dēz\

Definition of ANDES

mountain system of S. America extending along W coast from Panama to Tierra del Fuego — see aconcagua

— An·de·an \ˈan-(ˌ)dē-ən, an-ˈ\ adjective

— An·dine \ˈan-ˌdēn, -ˌdīn\ adjective

ANDES Defined for Kids

geographical name An·des \ˈan-dēz\

mountain system W South America extending from Panama to the S tip of the continent

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