Rocky Mountains

geographical name \ˈrä-kēz\

Definition of ROCKY MOUNTAINS

mountains W North America extending from N Alaska SE to New Mexico — see elbert (Mount), robson (Mount)

Rocky Mountains or the Rock·ies \ˈrä-kēz\

ROCKY MOUNTAINS Defined for Kids

geographical name \ˈrä-kē\

mountains W North America extending SE from N Alaska to central New Mexico

Rocky Mountains or Rock·ies \ˈrä-kēz\

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