Citlaltépetl

geographical name Ci·tlal·té·petl \sēt-ˌläl-ˈtā-ˌpe-t^əl\

Definition of CITLALTÉPETL

inactive volcano 18,700 feet (5700 m) SE Mexico on Puebla-Veracruz boundary; highest mountain in Mexico & 3d highest in North America

Ci·tlal·té·petl or Ori·za·ba \ˌȯr-ə-ˈzä-bə, ˌō-rē-ˈsä-vä\

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